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Dear Hannah:

I’m very excited to announce the launch of our interactive job board, the MSCPA Career Center, next Wednesday, July 1! With its focus on the accounting industry, the Career Center offers members an easy-to-use and highly targeted resource for online employment connections. We know how critical it is for employers in the accounting industry to attract first-rate talent with a minimum expenditure of time and resources, and we are very happy to be able to offer a resource that will help.
 
Employers can post jobs online, search for qualified candidates based on specific job criteria, create an online resume agent to email qualified candidates daily and have easy access to online reporting that provides job activity statistics.

For job seekers, the Career Center is a free service that provides access to employers and jobs in the accounting industry. In addition to posting their resumes, job seekers can browse and view available jobs based on their criteria and save those jobs for later review. Job seekers can also create a search agent to provide email notifications of jobs that match their criteria.

The Society developed the Career Center in partnership with Boxwood Technology, Inc., the leading provider of career center services for the association industry, and the only such provider endorsed by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). 

Want to give it a try? We are pleased to offer you one (1) free 30 day listing as an introduction. Please visit the MSCPA Career Center to create your account and post your job listing for FREE with code COMPPOST15. This offer expires on July 31, 2015.

Lastly, the Society will be closed next Friday for Independence Day. The next issue of this newsletter will be sent on July 10.

Amy A. Pitter
President & CEO

MEMBERSHIP & NETWORKING:

Save on Ringling Brothers and Disney on Ice Tickets!
Two popular, family-fun shows are coming to the TD Garden! MSCPA members can save on tickets to Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Presents Legends this October, and to Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic in February. Pricing varies per show.

Last Call! Women to Watch Nominations Due Tuesday
Don't miss your chance to recognize a great woman in accounting! We are seeking nominations for women of all experience levels who are demonstrated leaders, committed to the profession and role models for other women in the profession. Winners will be selected by a judging panel and will be awarded at the Women's Leadership Summit this fall. Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. on 6/30.

New Volunteer Opportunities
Full Circle Earth - CPA Board Member or Advisor
Give Back Time, Inc. - Board Member
Beverly Farmers' Market - Accountant

Student Looking for CPA Exam Tutor
A student currently studying for FAR is looking for a CPA Exam tutor. If you would be interested in this opportunity please contact Chris O'Day.

NEWS & RESOURCES:

8 Best Practices for Aligning Strategy, Planning and Risk
Providing effective governance presents boards and management with a formidable challenge. Learn how Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. does it.

When Retirees Should Consider Roth Conversions
Although converting traditional IRAs into Roth accounts is usually considered a tax-planning method for younger taxpayers, longer lifespans may make these transactions advisable even for those who are already retired. This article explains when these conversions make sense for older taxpayers.

Growth Benchmarks Every Accounting Firm Managing Partner Should Use
While every firm has a different way of tracking growth and revenue, here are four growth benchmarks to pursue and track consistently to stay in front of your best business opportunities.

How to Effectively Recruit and Hire Outstanding Talent
Top talent is difficult to find and even harder to get in the door. Here are three secrets to hiring stars for your high performing team.

AICPA Releases SSARS-21 Guide
The AICPA has published a new guide to help CPAs interpret and apply Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services No. 21. It is important to note that, although the AICPA changed it's peer review requirements to exclude SSARs 21, the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy has not made the same declaration and is advising CPAs to continue enrolling in the peer review program.

CPE:

Tax Credit Webinar (6/29)
Join us for a special webinar on the Community Investment Tax Credit, a valuable benefit to individuals and corporations, which provides a 50% state tax credit and full federal deduction for donations to carefully selected Community Development Corporations in Massachusetts.

Essentials for Nonprofit Auditing (6/30)
Document the risk assessment procedures, including the understanding of internal control and the linkage between the risk assessment, and the audit programs through a case study of a very small volunteer fire department with less than $300,000 in revenue. Updates on items recently highlighted in the Not-for-Profit Audit & Accounting Guide will also be discussed. 

Ethics for Small CPA Firms (6/30)
Still need ethics in time for the 6/30 deadline? We have you covered! While ethics rules are one size fits all, this class is focused on discussing common ethical challenges that employees of a smaller CPA firm may encounter.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:

MSCPA Testifies in Support of Ind. Contractor Law Changes
This week, Zach Donah, Director of Government Affairs, testified before the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development in support of Senate bill 1002, An Act to Increase Employment Opportunities. The legislation would replace the current 3-factor test for determining worker classification with the IRS 11-factor test. Several members of the Society also offered written testimony in support of the bill.