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CEO Corner
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Dear Hannah,
What a week! I've been visiting firms across the state to discuss trends in the profession and ways that we can better serve our members. One way we're trying to reach more of you is by making our programs and events more accessible to members throughout the Commonwealth (traffic, as we all know, is a nightmare for everyone). We recently expanded our regional roundtables to nine locations, and we've heard great feedback from members that you would like more opportunities to connect with local peers
to share ideas, challenges and build your network. Our roundtables are topic-based, so if you have any suggestions for topics you'd like us to cover, please reach out to Jill Foley at jfoley@mscpaonline.org.
We've also expanded our broadcast conferences, so you can virtually attend from the comfort of your home or offices. We are exploring the idea of offering broadcast centers, where a group of members would meet at a local spot and join the conference, but also could network, which is one of the greatest benefits of our live events. Stay tuned for updates as this develops!
In addition to visiting firms, I also met with our firm ambassadors yesterday. This is a wonderful group of intelligent, motivated and caring young professionals who are eager to help their firms make the most of their MSCPA memberships. I loved hearing their ideas for ways we can better serve you, and I'm excited for what lies ahead. To see a list of all firm ambassadors, please click here.
Lastly, thank you to
Anthony & Dodge
and
Schwartz & Schwartz
for inviting me into their offices this week. I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with the staff and learning about their firms from
Sarah Willwerth-Dyer, CPA, Andrew Schwartz, CPA
and
Rick Schwartz, CPA.
I look forward to meeting with other firms in the weeks ahead! To book your firm visit, please contact Kara Kieran at kkieran@mscpaonline.org.
Lastly, to our members who are veterans: thank you for your service and sacrifice! Have a great weekend!
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO
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Featured Conferences
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See who's coming and join us this month for our annual New England Practice Management (MAP) Conference at Foxwoods, where you'll explore uncharted territory and enjoy three days of networking, learning and growth for you and your practice. You'll hear from incredible speakers and expert exhibitors who will discuss the latest trends that are transforming the accounting industry, including emerging technology, turnover and employee engagement, D&I and more. REGISTER
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This year's Federal Tax Camp is covering everything you need for a successful busy season.
We're bringing back Sue Smith, CPA, our go-to guru for all things tax. Offered in three locations and via broadcast, this conference will provide updates on the most important legislative and regulatory developments as well as major trends and changes in the case law.
REGISTER | BROADCAST (12/11)
REGISTER | NORWOOD (12/11)
REGISTER | WOBURN (12/12)
REGISTER | WESTBOROUGH (12/13)
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Networking Events
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Thank you to Associated HCM for sponsoring both events!
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I'm a Senior, Now What? (11/14)
Last chance to register! See who's coming and join us next Thursday for a new event, sponsored by the MSCPA's Young Professionals Committee, where you'll hear ideas, lessons learned and stories from experienced seniors and supervisors who are here to help guide you in navigating what's next in your career. This will be a roundtable style discussion with an open dialogue – all questions and feedback are welcomed! REGISTER
*Attendees will earn two CPE credits.
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Women's Initiative Joint Holiday Networking Reception (11/21)
Join the MSCPA, CFA Society Boston, Boston Women in Finance, Women in ETFs Boston, Women in Investing; Network & Supporting, Women Investing for a Sustainable Economy and the Women's Initiative of the Massachusetts Financial Planning Association for a for a joint holiday networking event at Anthem Kitchen & Bar in Boston! We look forward to a delightful evening of cocktails and networking to kick off the holiday season. Registration includes two drink tickets and light appetizers. To learn more about this event, click here. REGISTER
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SumNews
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The November 2019 issue of
SumNews is here! Click through our digital edition now to read about five steps for effective time management, demystifying AI for audit and more! We also have a member spotlight of the mayor of Marlborough, a Regulated Investment Companies Committee feature and photos from some of our recent events! READ NOW
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Last Call for Buzz and Classified Announcements
Do you have news to share? Submissions to the MSCPA's Buzz section and Classified advertisements for the January issue of our
SumNews
magazine are due next
Thursday, November 14.
For more information about the Buzz, email Hannah Naranjo. For information and pricing for our Classified ads, email Kristin Wells.
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Featured Member Benefits
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Massachusetts Employer Health Coalition
Cold and flu season is here! Does your staff know where to go when their doctor's office is closed? The Massachusetts Health Coalition's toolkit was designed for you to brand and share with your team. These resources are available for you to help spread awareness on healthcare savings, specifically patient overuse of ER services and to encourage employees to consider all potential options when seeking care. LEARN MORE
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Flat Rate Discounts on UPS Shipping
MSCPA members can access flat rate pricing with savings of 45% on domestic next day/deferred, 25% on ground commercial/residential and up to 50% on additional services. Members can also take advantage of the UPS Smart Pickup® service for free. LEARN MORE
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Best Practices for Payroll Taxes and 1099 Issues (11/13)
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Recognize how to prepare timely and accurate wage and tax reports. identify how to address payroll tax issues involving fringe benefits and their valuation, learn how to properly withhold for statutory employees and statutory non-employees and more. REGISTER
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Multistate Income Tax (11/14)
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Describe the key principles of multistate taxation, identify the implications of establishing Nexus in various taxing jurisdictions, analyze client operations and devise strategies that will minimize their client's overall sales and/or income tax liability and more. REGISTER
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Revenue Recognition: Mastering the New FASB (11/18)
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Get an in-depth understanding of the framework for revenue recognition built around the core principle that is applied in a five-step process, understand the changes and new requirements critical for successful implementation of this new standard, learn how the new guidance impacts certain industries as a result of new criteria for recognizing revenue and changes in disclosure requirements and more. REGISTER
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| Member News
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BAKER NEWMAN NOYES, New England, announced that the firm has leased new offices in Woburn's Unicorn Park development.
BOB CROAK, CPA,
who oversees the firm's downtown Boston office, will lead the new office.
E.J. CALLAHAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC,
Wakefield, announced that the firm held a seminar on synchronizing estimating, project management and finance for sustained profitability on November 6. The seminar was presented by ED CALLAHAN, CPA, CHRIS PREVITE, CPA
and STEVE ZAREMBA, CPA, three partners of the firm.
MELANSON HEATH, Nashua, NH, announced that the firm joined the BDO ALLIANCE USA,
a nationwide association of independently owned local and regional accounting, consulting and service firms with similar client service goals.
STONE & COMPANY, PC,
Lexington, announced that
CAROLINE WAWERU, CPA, MSA, MBA
joined as a senior tax manager.
ST. GERMAIN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT,
Springfield, announced that
BRIAN BENSON, CPA joined as a financial planner.
SHARE YOUR NEWS
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Change in Accounting Method and Expensing Inventory
Talk Me Off the Edge Re: Drake
Thomson Engagement Solutions & AdvancedFlow
1.199A-4 Aggregation Question
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ADVISORY NETWORK: STARTING YOUR OWN FIRM
Considering starting your own practice? If so, the Starting Your Own Firm Advisory Network, a group of MSPCA members who are fellow small firm owners, are here to help you navigate the process! Members connect virtually or in-person to share their experiences. To learn more or to join, contact Kara Kieran.
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Tax Preparation - Friends of the Ipswich Public Library
Consultant - Healthworks Community Fitness
Board Member - Drama Studio
Review of Annual Statements for Form PC - Urban Village Montessori, Inc., Marigold Montessori
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JOB POSTINGS
Tax Supervisor/Reviewer - Coval Anderson Coval LLC
Staff Accountant - Brazee & Huban, CPAs
Tax Manager, CPA - Kurzman, Dempsey & Kowalker, LLP
Senior Accountant - Lombardi, Clairmont & Keegan, CPAs
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Seasonal Tax Preparer - Dawn M. Kay, CPA, P.C.
Tax Preparer (Half to Full Time) - Fox-Warren & vanBeuzekom LLC
Tax Season Preparers - Levine Caufield Martin & Goldberg PC (LCMG)
Seasonal Tax Reviewer - Karen M. Saporito, CPA
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