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CEO Corner
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Dear Hannah,
The accounting profession is experiencing tremendous changes in technology, client expectations, staffing needs and in well, pretty much everything. We find that change is impacting our members in so many ways depending on firm or company size, strategy, services, etc. At the MSCPA, we want to make sure that we keep pace with these changes, so we can evolve with you and provide you with the tools and skills you need to successfully navigate this new landscape.
To achieve this, we seek guidance from our board. Earlier this week, we had a board retreat to talk about where we are and where we are going. Much of the discussion centered on how we can be more accessible to you. We talked about expanding our latest initiatives, like our successful regional roundtables and broadcast conferences, as well as experimenting with satellite locations, so remote attendees can still enjoy the networking aspect of our conferences (without having to travel long distances).
We also discussed how we can better support your staffing needs by deepening our relationships with local colleges, building bridges for student members entering the profession and by continuing our efforts to support diversity and inclusion. Overall, it was an inspiring day with our board that left us with great ideas that we will start to implement in the year ahead. Stay tuned for updates!
We value your feedback on our programs and events, and we will continue listening to make sure we understand your changing needs, and how we can help you thrive long into the future. Please feel welcome to reach out to me at any time at apitter@mscpaonline.org to share your comments and ideas.
Lastly, the MSCPA office will be closed December 24 – January 1 for the holidays. The next issue of Friday@Five will be on January 3, 2020. I wish you and your families a joyous holiday season and look forward to working with you in the New Year!
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO
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Get Involved
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Small Firm Roundtables (1/13 - 1/24)
Our Small Firm Roundtables return next month! 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.
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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Featured Conferences
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Firm Administrator/Operations Manager Lunch (1/24)
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Featured Member Benefits
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UPS Year-End Holiday Schedule
It's not too late to make the most of the holiday season! Use the UPS year-end holiday schedule to help you get packages delivered in time with the speed you need. Savings include:
- 50% off domestic next day/deferred;
- 30% off ground commercial/residential;
- 50% off international exports and 40% off imports; and
- Free UPS Smart Pickup® Service.
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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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Harlem Globetrotters (12/26)
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters return to the TD Garden on Thursday, December 26 for two exciting performances at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
To purchase, click here and use promo code
GLOBBIE240.
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Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol (Now - 12/29)
Set during the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, this incredibly heartwarming and truly unforgettable production imagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner of a mining company where his callous greed blinds him to the joys and gifts of the season.
To purchase, click here and enter promo code
GMEM.
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CPE
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Preparing Individual Tax Returns for New Staff and Para-Professionals (1/9)
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Discuss complicated issues of filing status and dependency exemptions, learn about Schedules A, B, C, D, E and SE, complete comprehensive problems related to Schedules A, C and D, review IRA contributions, self-employed retirement plans, child-care credits, the adoption tax credit and more.
REGISTER
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Tax Forms Boot Camp: LLCs, Partnerships and S Corporations (1/10)
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of the preparation of both S corporation and partnership/LLC tax returns. Along with the underlying laws and regulations, discover the connections and alterations of these widely held entity structures and more. REGISTER
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Online (Client) Payments
Personal Injury Settlement
Heads Up - IRS Change to Schedule D Tax Worksheet
Setting Up/Taking Retirement Distributions for a Client
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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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Team Member and Accountant - TEDx Foundation of New England
Board Member - Merrimack River Watershed Council
Audit Committee Member - Massachusetts Association of Realtors
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Director of Disbursements - Salem State University
Senior Accountant (Tax & Audit) - Babson College
Income Tax Preparer - Milldam Tax Associates
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Tax Preparer - Michael A. Taicher, PC
Tax Season Per Diem Preparers - Levine, Caufield, Martin & Goldberg PC (LCMG)
Seasonal Tax Reviewer - Karen M. Saporito, CPA
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