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Dear Hannah,
Advocating on your behalf is at the heart of our Society. We travel to Beacon Hill and Capitol Hill to ensure that the accounting community has an impact on public policy, particularly with those issues affecting the profession and economic vitality of the Commonwealth. Our efforts are ongoing, and you can read about our recent legislative efforts that impact you in the August issue of The Capitol Account.
Speaking of advocacy, I wanted to share an update on our efforts with the DOR. Earlier this month, we sent a letter to Commissioner Harding, urging him to take action and publicly admit the DOR’s failures last tax season. The response has been mixed; the DOR responded with a letter that began to acknowledge their filing season problems, but the letter didn’t go far enough to fully recognize the issues. However, Commissioner Harding and I also met, and he expressed his commitment to making changes that would lead to an improved filing season next year. We are continuing to fight for you, and I will keep you informed on details as they are finalized. In the meantime, please reach out to Zach Donah at zdonah@mscpaonline.org if you are experiencing issues with the DOR.
As summer comes to an end, I wish you all a wonderful Labor Day weekend and fall season!
Have a great weekend!
MSCPA President/CEO
Amy Pitter |
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| Members & Firms on the Move |
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- AAFCPAs, Westborough, announced that the firm's corporate headquarters office is relocating on September 5. The new office space will be located at 50 Washington Street in Westborough.
- ABRAMS LITTLE-GILL LOBERFELD, Chestnut Hill, announced that ERNEST BURY joined as an associate.
- EDELSTEIN & COMPANY, LLP, Boston, and WALTER & SHUFFAIN, PC, Boston, were named as two of the 2017 Best of the Best Accounting Firms by INSIDE Public Accounting.
- IRENE WACHSLER, CPA, MBA, of TOBOLSKY & WACHSLER CPA, LLC, spoke at the public forum called "Malden Unites Against Hate" on August 17.
- NEWBURG & COMPANY, LLP, Waltham, congratulates MORGAN KAUFFMAN, CPA for passing the CPA Exam. The firm also announced that:
- PEDRO BARBOSA and NATHANIEL NEWBURG, CPA were promoted to supervisors;
- NATHAN BEAULIEU, CPA joined as a staff accountant;
- CATHARINE BELLO and MORGAN KAUFFMAN, CPA were promoted to senior staff accountants;
- SCOTT BRIGGS and MAUREEN DAWSON were promoted to senior accountants;
- HARRISON FORD was promoted to accounting administrator;
- ELANA HASTINGS joined as an executive assistant;
- HAROLD KLEINMAN, CPA, MSA joined as a staff accountant; and
- ALLISON WEBBER, MBA, MSA joined as a senior staff accountant.
- RODMAN CPAs, Waltham, announced that ROBERT LEONARD, CPA, MBA, CVGA, became a partner.
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| Accounting in Extraordinary Times: Featuring AICPA President and CEO Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA |
| The CPA profession will be "unrecognizable in 10 years" according to President and CEO of the American Institute of CPAs Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA. Cybersecurity, blockchain, artificial intelligence and cognitive technologies will leave most practices radically altered – and the decisions firms make now will determine their future. In his riveting presentation, Melancon provides insight on the forces shaping the future of accounting and how the profession must evolve to stay ahead - and remain in business. |
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| Join Accountex USA in Boston (9/6 - 9/8) |
Last chance! Register for next week's leading independent accounting technology expo and conference at the Hynes Convention Center! Explore 100+ accounting technology solution providers and attend 50+ conference sessions from industry experts, all while earning CPE credits.
Use the promo code MSCPA for a FREE expo hall pass or a $99 conference pass. |
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| Sips & CPAs - Young Professional Networking at Night Shift Brewery (9/20) |
Join the MSCPA for a night of beer and BBQ at the Night Shift Brewery. Night Shift CFO Richard Lindsay will give a brief presentation on the business of beer and we'll have plenty of time for beer tasting and networking.
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| Career Fair & Expo (9/28) |
This year's Annual Career Fair will be Thursday, September 28 at the Sheraton Hotel in Boston. It’s convenient, cost-effective and an efficient way for your public accounting firm to connect with approximately 200 accounting students from colleges throughout New England. Recruit interns and entry-level candidates as well as professionals-in-transition.
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| HUBweek is Coming (10/10-10/15) |
| Mark your calendars: HUBweek, Boston’s festival for the future founded by The Boston Globe, Harvard University, MIT and Mass. General Hospital, returns this fall, October 10-15, with plans to transform Boston’s City Hall Plaza into a first-of-its-kind festival site. Over 150 events are open now for registration. Join Boston’s innovators this fall to discover the ideas shaping your tomorrow. |
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| Membership Celtics Event (10/18) |
Join the MSCPA on Wednesday, October 18 to watch the Boston Celtics vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. Price includes face value ticket ($53) and open bar and appetizers at the pre-game networking event. Location is TBD.
Tickets are limited! This is a members-only event. You can only register 4 members per transaction. |
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| Emerging Leaders Summit Early Bird Special (11/17) |
Save $25 on your Emerging Leaders Summit by using promo code ELS25 at checkout! This is one of our most popular conferences, so spots fill up fast. Register today!
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| Staring Down Retirement: Planning Strategies and Practical Advice (9/26) |
This presentation will provide updates on legislative proposals and tax reforms, and will discuss existing strategies for planning for distribution of retirement account assets. The presentation will also offer advice on various administrative issues that arise in working with plan administrators and beneficiaries.
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| DOL Enforcement and Priorities Update with Expert Commentary and Solutions (9/28) |
| This program will focus on current DOL/EBSA enforcement initiatives and priorities with particular emphasis on factors Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) auditors should be focusing on in their fieldwork. Several case studies will be presented to show how recently developed analysis tools have helped EBP auditors gain new clients (and benefit existing ones). |
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| New Jobs |
- Audit Senior - BlumShapiro
- Tax Senior Associate - Abrams Little-Gill Loberfeld, PC
- Tax Manager - Abrams Little-Gill Loberfeld, PC
- Staff Accountant (Private Equity) - Confidential
- Staff Accountant (U.S. GAAP/ Tax) - Confidential
- Tax Manager - Confidential
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| Career Center Rake Sale |
Save 20% on your fall job posting or job posting package. Enter promo code RAKE17 at checkout. This sale ends at 11:59 p.m. on September 30. If you have any questions, contact Kara at kkieran@mscpaonline.org.
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| PJ Masks Live! (10/7 - 10/8) |
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The live show is based on eOne’s top-rated animated TV series, which airs daily on Disney Junior. Catboy, Owlette, Gekko and the Baddies will delight fans of all ages with live performances featuring world-class production, familiar and original music, acrobatics and immersive interactivity.
To purchase discounted tickets, click here and enter promo code: CLUBLINK.
To view more of our featured member benefits, click here. |
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| PCPS Next Generation Firm Leader Self-Assessment |
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| Firm leaders set the tone for the entire firm, with research showing that firm leaders are the most critical component in retaining great talent who in turn deliver outstanding client service. Assess your behaviors in six key areas of engagement using the PCPS Next Generation Firm Leader Self-Assessment tool to identify opportunities for growth. |
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- MA DOR Operations
- MA Unemployment Taxes
- US Citizens Out of Compliance with Foreign Financial Assets and Financial Accounts
- Practitioners' Priority Hotline
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