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CEO Corner
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Dear Hannah,
Greetings from Foxwoods! I'm writing to you from our annual New England Practice Management (MAP) Conference and have spent the last three days networking with 160 firm leaders and learning from experts in the accounting industry. Conversations have centered on the latest trends transforming how firms operate and what we should do now to adapt to the sweeping changes affecting our industry. This conference was developed by the MSCPA's Management of an Accounting Practice (MAP) Committee, and I'd
like to thank them, our sponsors and Society staff for not only making the conference possible, but for making it a roaring success! To learn more about the MAP Committee, click here.
While it's been an inspiring few days of sharing and exploring strategies to help firms get ready for the future, we also recognize that that many of you are starting to gear up for another tax season. The MSCPA is here to help you prepare, and we're bringing back Sue Smith, CPA to host our Federal Tax Camps on December 11, 12 and 13! Sue will be joining us again to share her expertise and update us on the most important legislative and regulatory developments as well as major trends and changes in the case law.
This conference was so popular that we expanded it to three locations this year and will also host a broadcast version on December 11! Click here to reserve your spot. I look forward to seeing you there!
Lastly, the MSCPA will be closed next Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. The next issue of Friday@Five will be on Friday, December 6. I wish you all a wonderful holiday!
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO
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Get Involved
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Litigation Support & Business Valuation Committee Meeting (11/26)
Join us next Tuesday, November 26 at our Boston office for our next Litigation Support and Business Valuation committee meeting led by Elisabeth da Silva, a chair of the committee and partner at DGC (DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP). To learn more about the committee, click here or contact Jill Foley.
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MSCPA New Member Webinar: Maximize Your Membership (12/6)
Start your MSCPA membership off on the right track! Join us for a free, 30-minute webinar covering who we are, what we have to offer and how you can get involved! You'll learn how to use our website and online community, where to find upcoming networking events and CPE and some of the most popular ways 11,000 of your peers are using their memberships to get ahead and grow in their professional careers. REGISTER
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Small Firm Roundtables (1/13 - 1/24)
Our Small Firm Roundtables return this January! Join us at a location near you! To register for a specific location, click on the link below. If you would like to request a specific location that isn't currently listed, please contact Jill Foley.
- Pittsfield |Monday, January 13 | 8:00 a.m.
- Westborough
| Tuesday, January 14 | 8:00 a.m.
- Hyannis | Tuesday, January 14 | 12:00 p.m.
- Attleboro (registration link coming soon!)| Wednesday, January 15 | 8:00 a.m.
- Chestnut Hill | Wednesday, January 15 | 8:00 a.m.
- New Bedford | Wednesday, January 15 | 8:00 a.m.
- Sturbridge | Wednesday, January 15 | 8:00 a.m.
- Woburn | Wednesday, January 15 | 8:00 a.m.
- Braintree
| Friday, January 24 | 8:00 a.m.
Topics of discussion are based on your feedback, so please submit specific questions and agenda items you'd like to see covered to Jill Foley.
*Attendees will earn two CPE credits.
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Networking Events
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Join us on Tuesday, February 4 to watch the Boston Bruins vs. the Vancouver Canucks. The cost for the event includes your ticket, heavy appetizers and three drink tickets for our pregame at The Harp.
This is a members-only event. Tickets are limited and you can only register two members per transaction. REGISTER
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Featured Member Benefits
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Harlem Globetrotters (12/26)
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters return to TD Garden on Thursday, December 26 for two exciting performances at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
To purchase tickets, click here and use promo code
GLOBBIE240.
GET TICKETS
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Healthworks Fitness Center for Women
MSCPA members have access to discounts to over 100 group exercise classes per week (included in membership), state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, complimentary towel service and much more. All female members (and female spouses/domestic partners of members) receive $10 off at any Healthworks location and $20 off monthly dues with an All Healthworks Club Membership. LEARN MORE
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Nonprofit Industry Update (12/5)
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Analyze the issues at the forefront of industry, discuss the FASB's pending ASU related to the accounting for grants and contracts, learn how to manage major accounting and disclosure issues impacting your clients or organization, examine the AICPA's task force recommendations related to revenue recognition and more. REGISTER
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Audit Staff Essentials Level 4: Experienced In-Charge/Senior Staff (12/9 - 12/10)
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Identify the key considerations and steps in the audit planning and approach process typically completed by an experienced in-charge/senior, learn the importance of project management and the different project phases of a financial statement audit and more. REGISTER
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Compilation and Review Practice Guide (12/11)
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Member News
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BLUMSHAPIRO, Quincy, announced that the firm's foundation held an event this month, leading the firm to award $55,000 to 25 nonprofits throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
DGC (DICICCO, GULMAN & COMPANY LLP), Boston/Woburn, announced that the firm launched a new practice: IT Risk Assurance & Advisory. The new services include SOC 1/2/3 Examinations, external and co-sourced IT audits, in addition to the firm's existing vulnerability assessment, social engineering, incident response and general cybersecurity advisory services.
JOHNSON O'CONNOR, Wakefield, announced that JAIMIE ADELIZZI, SAMANTHA CORYEA, KATHERINE CRANE, NICHOLAS HURNEY, CPA
and
VICTOR ZHANG
joined as staff accountants. The firm also announced that:
- ALEXANDER APARO, CPA, PAUL DRINKWATER, CPA and
JOSEPH GISO, CPA, MST
attended the YMCA's Annual Gala on November 2;
- ALEXANDER APARO, CPA was inducted into the Rotary Club of Gloucester this month;
- PATRICK BEVINGTON, CPA, MST joined as a principal in the firm's tax department;
- JENNIFER SANTERRE, CPA joined as a principal in the firm's assurance department;
- The firm attended the 8th annual Working to Heal Breakfast to benefit HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change) on October 22; and
- The firm participated in a Thanksgiving food drive to support the Citizen Inn's Haven from Hunger.
PICCERELLI, GILSTEIN & COMPANY, LLP (PG&CO), New Bedford, announced that
KOREEN SANTOS, CPA, CSEP joined as a partner.
SAMET & COMPANY PC (SAMET),
Chestnut Hill, announced that
THOMAS ATTURA, CPA
and
JOSHUA LEVINE, CPA were promoted to managers.
SANTOS & SANTOS P.C.,
New Bedford, announced that the firm joined PICCERELLI, GILSTEIN & COMPANY, LLP (PG&CO), New Bedford.
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Pitney Bowes
Change in Accounting Method and Expensing Inventory
Political Campaign Activity Expenses for a 501c4
Business Broker References
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The MSCPA's Vendor Directory lists service providers and vendors who tailor their products and services to the changing needs of CPAs and accounting professionals. It also includes MSCPA Corporate Partners which are companies that have supported the Society and worked closely with its members over the past several years. Submit an application to join the MSCPA's Vendor Directory and reach over 11,000 CPAs and accounting professionals. To view the Directory, click here.
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CPA - NABvets, Inc. #0102
Finance Committee - Puppet Showplace Theater
VITA Volunteer or Coordinator - Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC)
Treasurer/Board Member - The Center for Arts at the Armory
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Tax Manager - McCafferty and Company, P.C.
Staff Accountant/Junior - McCafferty and Company, P.C.
Senior Accountant (Tax & Audit) - Babson College
Experienced Associate (Tax & Accounting) - Altair Group
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Income Tax Preparer - Milldam Tax Associates
CPA, Tax Preparer or Bookkeeper - McCafferty and Company, P.C.
CPAs – Permanent Part-Time - Robert S. Fineman PC
Tax Preparer - Brad M. Capland CPA, PC
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