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CEO Corner
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Dear Hannah,
Happy October 16!
With one deadline past us, there are a couple of others coming up that I wanted to remind you of. First and most important, it’s time to vote!
Early voting in Massachusetts starts tomorrow and is available by mail and in person to all registered voters.
No excuse is required in our state to take part in early voting.
You can get all the info you need on early voting in your city or town here. Of course, regular election day is Tuesday, November 3; all the general information you need can be found here.
And I want to recommend another resource to you. I personally got somewhat confused by all the heavy advertising on Question 1, Expanding the Right to Repair Law. Our friend Evan Horowitz of the nonpartisan Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University has put out a report that I found helpful, and I hope you will too.
Another date to keep in mind this month is
October 31, which is the deadline for early registration for your .cpa domain.
Developed by the AICPA and CPA.com, this new domain is in its initial rollout phase, which is designed to permit all firms to claim their existing online branding under the new domain. After October 31, remaining domain names can be applied for by licensed firms on a rolling basis, so make sure to reserve your domain before the deadline. Individually licensed CPAs can apply for their preferred names starting in January 2021, when general availability begins.
To apply for a domain, visit domains.cpa. This website also offers a wealth of resources about .cpa, including a white paper, FAQs and information for the new service.
Lastly, there is a lot going on at the Statehouse with Governor Charlie Baker’s new proposed budget and ever-changing revenue estimates. If you haven’t done so yet, please check out all the info in this week’s MSCPA Legislative Brief.
Have a great weekend!
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO
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Get Involved
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NEW! Interactive Technology Roundtable Series (10/27)
Join us for a new roundtable series focused on Microsoft Teams and solutions for CPAs! Tech expert Annette Niemczyk, senior systems engineer at Envision Technology Advisors, LLC, will lead the group in a discussion on:
- Real-time collaboration;
- Application integration across Office 365 as well as third-party applications;
- Guest access and external collaboration features;
- The new meeting experience;
- Best practices for firms
using this technology and other valuable softwares; and
- Management and governance.
Attendees will earn one CPE credit.
Please note: This is an interactive roundtable and a large portion of the event will be an open discussion, so participation is highly encouraged. Registrants will also receive a Zoom link prior to the roundtable.
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Virtual Small Firm Roundtables (11/5 - 11/10)
Join our Small Firm Virtual Roundtables this November!
We’ll cover the top issues impacting small firms, share best practices about remote work, discuss .cpa domains and so much more! Please limit your registration to the location that best fits your geographical area:
Attendees will earn one CPE credit.
Please note: This is an interactive roundtable and a large portion of the event will be an open discussion, so participation is highly encouraged. Registrants will also receive a Zoom link prior to the roundtable.
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
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Featured Virtual Conferences
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Our Women's Leadership Virtual Summit is less than two weeks away!
Join us on Wednesday, October 28 to hear three exciting keynote presentations
on how to rise to the top in the accounting profession, break through your limits and lean into your best self – both in and out of the office. We’ll also present the 2020 Women to Watch Awards to
these seven inspiring women.
REGISTER
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Join us on Tuesday, November 10 for our
Real Estate Virtual Conference! Industry experts will cover tax, legislative and policy outlooks; cash retention strategies for real estate investors; opportunity zones; the impact and importance of blockchain; a Boston planning update; and much more! A link to the full recording will be emailed to attendees after the conference. REGISTER
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- Three customized tracks
for managing partners, emerging leaders and firm operations staff;
- Virtual networking and interactive roundtables
by firm size and topic;
- A link to the full conference recording,
so you can watch all concurrent sessions;
- Group pricing
for firms by calling by calling us at 617.556.4000 or emailing Katlyn Ribeiro; and
- Free exhibit hall passes to connect with solution providers and browse vendor content, but do not plan to attend educational sessions for CPE credit.
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Sit back and enjoy craft brews and cheese pairings led by a craft beer expert from City Brew Tours. Network with fellow CPAs and accounting professionals as you identify the best tasting combinations from the comfort of your home. Cost is $50 for members and $70 for non-members. Your registration includes two craft beers, three gourmet cheeses, three chocolate treats and a koozie. All samples will be shipped to you prior to the event. The deadline to register is next Thursday, October 22. Our virtual happy hour is sponsored by Brookline Bank, Paymerang and UMass Lowell Manning School of Business. REGISTER
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| CPE
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Basic Staff Training (10/19 - 10/20)
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Identify the tools you need to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability! Get hands-on experience with workpapers, performing compilations and reviews, completing detailed audit tests and more. REGISTER
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Semi-Senior Staff Training (10/22 - 10/23)
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Gain the skills and confidence you need to successfully handle small engagements while meeting the needs of both the client and the firm! You’ll also learn how to complete smaller audits, reviews and compilations and discuss analytical procedures and improving your corporate tax knowledge. REGISTER
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Why Good People Do Bad Things: Ethical Pressures and Blind Spots (10/23)
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Examine behavioral issues, blind spots and biases that influence decision-making and ethical behavior and identify the danger zones and organizational conditions that can lead to ethical issues. You'll also
learn warning signs and behaviors and how to prevent future ethical issues. REGISTER
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Career Center
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Job Seekers
Looking to make a career change? The MSCPA Career Center provides job seekers with:
- FREE and confidential resume posting
– Make your resume available to employers in the industry, confidentially if you choose;
- Job search control – Quickly and easily find relevant industry job listings and sign up for automatic email notifications of new jobs that match your criteria;
- Easy job application
– Apply online and create a password-protected account for managing your job search; and
- Saved jobs capability – Save up to 100 jobs to a folder in your account so you come back to apply when you are ready.
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Employers
Looking to hire top talent? The MSCPA Career Center provides employers with:
- Unmatched exposure for job listings
– The MSCPA represents the largest audience of qualified accounting industry professionals;
- Easy online job management – You can enter job descriptions, check the status of your postings, renew or discontinue postings and even make payments online;
- Resume searching access –With a paid job listing, you can search the resume database and use an automatic notification system to receive email notifications when new resumes match your criteria; and
- Company awareness
– Along with each job posting, you can include information about your individual company and link to your website. Submitted job postings are also automatically posted onto the MSCPA's Twitter handle.
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Job Postings
- Senior Lending Compliance Consultant - Wolf & Company, P.C.
- Corporate Tax Manager - Wolf & Company P.C.
- Tax Preparer - Doris L. Towns, CPA, PC
- Tax Leader - Corporate Group - Wolf & Company, P.C.
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Per Diem Job Postings
- Tax Preparer (Seasonal) - Dube & Hazelwood, P.C.
- CPA - Fineman CPA Group
- CPA (Tax Season 2021) - Betro and Company, P.C.
- Experienced Auditor (One-Time Project) - Stone & Company, LLC
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Member News
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TONNESON + CO,
Wakefield, announced that
OMAR ORTIZ joined as a tax associate. The firm also announced that:
- BRANDON CANN, NATALIE MELLINGER
and
SHANNON MURPHY
joined as audit associates;
- MELISSA COLON
joined as a senior client services accountant;
- MARK HANNABLE
joined as an audit manager; and
- The firm was ranked the “#3 Mid-sized Best Accounting Firm to Work for in the U.S.” by
Accounting Today
and Best Companies Group.
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Field Visits by the Small Business Administration (SBA)
Bakery Meals Tax and ERC Refunds
Easy Tax Question That I Never Have Been Asked Before
Tax Preparers with Experience with Artists
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With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and many members working remotely, we are pleased to offer online committee meetings, allowing you to continue to safely hear from top-level speakers and connect with your peers! Joining an MSCPA committee great way to hear the latest updates from experts in the profession, expand your network, gain experience, ask questions and share insight with other MSCPA members. To learn more about our committees, click here or contact committee liaison Jill Foley.
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2020 NATIONAL CANNABIS BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM (10/26 - 10/27)
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the economy and the cannabis sector was not immune.
Learn about tax, legal and accounting updates impacting cannabis industry businesses and their professional advisors.
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PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (PSP) WEBINAR (11/5)
This is a virtual information session for you to spend your lunch hour with Suffolk University Graduate Admission and learn about the graduate school application process, their graduate programs
and the unique benefits available to their partner scholar organizations.
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NEW ENGLAND STATE AND LOCAL TAX VIRTUAL FORUM (11/17 - 11/20)
In response to COVID-19, the New England State and Local Tax Forum is now a virtual conference over three afternoons at a reduced rate. This Forum provides an annual update on significant state and local tax developments from across the nation with a particular focus on New England. To view the agenda, click here.
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