Friday@Five has arrived!

CEO CORNER

Dear Hannah,

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again – the emergence of innovative technologies such as data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain are predicted to be potential drivers of transformation in the profession, and are expected to change the way accounting firms are managed in the near future.

Technology changes and the pace of change mean that it is more important than ever to be aware of how other firms are responding and keeping up. To make sure you are in the know, I highly recommend that you take the AICPA’s newly designed 2018 PCPS/CPA.com National MAP Survey, which was launched last month and has been streamlined for increased relevance and focuses on important Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to help your firm better understand the new workplace as it looks to move successfully into the future. Participation is free and open to all firms and all information is of course strictly confidential.

The survey analyzes everything from your firm's profitability, to billing rates, to salaries, to how your firm aligns with similar sized practices (both regionally and nationally) and much more! Once you complete the survey, you will also receive a free personalized summary report. Please note that this survey will close on Monday, July 16. The accuracy of these results depends on how many firms participate, so I encourage you to participate. To take the survey, click here.

Have a great weekend!

Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO

NETWORKING & CPE

Annual Update for Controllers (7/11)

Strengthen your abilities as a controller and help your management team understand current economic issues through the latest trends in accounting, finance, human resources, treasury management and business systems. During this course, we will discuss leading-edge topics in managerial accounting and finance, along with useful tips and practical guidance that you can apply immediately.

Upcoming Peer Review: Is Your Firm Ready? (7/24)

What does it take to have an effective quality control system that leads you to a clean, unmodified peer review report? Find out how to prepare for your next review and what can be done on a daily basis to create a strong quality control environment for your firm. Identify the most common, significant deficiencies that peer reviews uncover, and learn what you can do to prevent them from occurring in your firm.

Save the Date: Karter Kup Tennis Tournament (8/23)

Wind up for the Karter Kup Tennis Tournament on the grass courts of the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI! All members and non-members are welcome to play. Sign up as an individual or foursome. This is a fun day on the courts and all levels are encouraged to participate. Email Brendan Sullivan with questions.

Save the Date: MSCPA Bowling Tournament (11/7)

Save the date! This year's MSCPA Bowling Tournament, sponsored by the Young Professional Committee, will be on Wednesday, November 7 at Lucky Strike in Somerville from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Link to register coming soon!

MEMBER NEWS

Members & Firms on the Move

JOHNSON O’CONNOR, Wakefield, announced that:
- ALEXANDER APARO, CPA, BRADLEY DUMAIS, and KRISTEN KULAKOWSKI were promoted to senior accountants;
- JENNIFER BAHNSON, JS, MSA, CPA, PAUL DRINKWATER, CPA, SHANNON POPLASKI, CPA, and DEBORAH SOLOMON, CPA, MBA were promoted to managers;
- STEPHEN FERON, CPA, MBA, managing partner, was elected by Beverly Bank as a corporator and will be serving a ten-year term;
- KATHERINE GRAY and SHAYNA MORRIS, CPA were promoted to supervisors;
- ZABIR SHEIKH joined the firm as a staff accountant; and
- The firm hosted its 2^ndannual summer leadership program for undergraduate students in June.
O’CONNOR & DREW P.C., Braintree, announced that:
- ANDREW CHARLES, CPA, CAROLYN CRAFT, CHRIS EVANS, CPA, TORI IMBRIANI, DEAN KOSOW, CAITLIN MCKINNEY, JOSEPH MESSINA, RUTH NAKAWUNGU, NATHAN O'DONNELL, HARDIK PATEL, JILLIAN ROBILLARD and SARAH SIMMONS, CPA were promoted to audit seniors;
- STEVEN COHEN, CPA, audit principal, presented at the Massachusetts State Universities and Community Colleges CFO and Comptrollers Joint Meeting. The firm also hosted a networking reception;
- NELSON CROSS joined as an audit experienced staff;
  BEN DEFOREST, CPA and LISA DIGIUSTO, CPA were promoted to audit managers;
- EMMA GASSETT, CPA joined as a tax senior;
- RYAN MCDONNELL, CPA, tax supervisor, visited Whitman Hanson Regional High School to talk to high school students about a career in public accounting and his experience thus far; and
- MONICA MILEY-CAMARGO was promoted to tax senior.

SHARE YOUR KNEWS

GET INVOLVED

List Your Firm in the 2018-19 MSCPA Firm Guide

Connect with potential new hires and interns by listing your firm in the 2018-19 MSCPA Firm Guide! The Guide will be distributed to approximately 2,500 college students and career centers across New England this fall. The cost is $400, and the deadline is next Friday, July 13. To view a sample firm listing, click here.

LIST YOUR FIRM

Volunteer Requests

Board Member - Friday Night Supper Program
CPA as Board Member or Advisor Capacity - One Can Help
Treasurer - Documentary Educational Resources
Board of Directors, Treasurer - Atlantic Symphony Orchestra;
Leader, Financial Review - ATD Greater Boston; and
More!

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RESOURCES FOR YOU

Peer Review Assistance

Is your firm’s peer review due this year? Please note that important changes have been made to the peer review process. All peer reviews are done through the AICPA’s system, PRIMA, which was launched in 2017. The MSCPA is here to help! To get started in PRIMA, click here. If you have any issues with PRIMA, or any questions about your login or review, please contact Aury Sanchez at 617.303.2408 or asanchez@mscpaonline.org or Beth Lyons at 617.303.2406 or blyons@mscpaonline.org.

CPE Tracker - Track Your CPE for Free!

Easily organize and track your CPE for free, from anywhere! All MSCPA members have access to the CPE Tracker, our exclusive member benefit. The Tracker automatically inputs CPE credits taken with the MSCPA, and you can manually enter and manage ANY third-party CPE. You can check your progress any time, and easily report your hours to the Board of Public Accountancy. It’s that simple!

VIEW YOUR CPE TRACKER

CAREER CENTER

Splash Sale - Save 20%

Save 20% off your job posting or any posting package! Offer is valid through 11:59 p.m. on July 31, 2018. May not be combined with any other offer(s). Jobs expire within one year of purchase, so remember to use all your jobs in your package. Use code SPLASH18 to redeem this offer. If you have any questions or need assistance, contact Kara Kieran.

MORE INFO

Job Postings

Audit Associate - Kevin P. Martin & Associates
Staff Accountant - Tsoutsouras & Company PC
Tax/Audit Seniors - Howe, Riley and Howe
Staff Accountant - Scott A. Goffstein & Associates, LLP
CPA - Confidential; and
More!

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Per Diem Job Postings

Part-Time Tax Preparer - Ann M. Irons, CPA
Staff - Jeffrey E. Dorenfeld, CPA

VIEW PER DIEM JOBS