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CEO Corner
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Dear Hannah,
"A lot of managing partners think they have this covered. Trust me...they don't." This is a comment received after our first session last week in our Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) series for firm leaders. This program, in partnership with the AICPA and Bentley University's Center for Women and Business, is the Society's response to what we hear from firm leaders all the time. They believe in the business case for diversity and are committed to making changes, but they lack practical
skills for making real change in their organization that will create a truly diverse and inclusive workplace.
This first session focused on unconscious bias and understanding intersectionality to improve firm culture and address macro- and micro-inequities. The facilitators were outstanding, and participants engaged in both large and small group discussions. For me, the most exciting part was that every participant left with action items that they were prepared to implement for themselves and for their firm. Our next session will be in May and we'll get into the sensitive area of "courageous conversations" and conflict style. This should be another game-changing event!
Speaking of game-changers, one of the barriers I constantly hear about on diversity is the lack of applicants. Since 2006, the MSCPA Educational Foundation has given over $1,000,000 in scholarships to highly qualified aspiring college students, many of whom are from underrepresented communities. This year we're upping the stakes by offering two new scholarship categories, a $10,000 platinum scholarship and $5,000 gold scholarship. Please consider supporting this year's drive, as we continue
to have a larger number of applicants than available funds. Donations in any amount make a difference and can go a long way. To learn more about our scholarship program, click here.
Please click here to donate. Alternatively, you can contact Erica DeBiase at 617.303.2403 to make your contribution over the phone or mail a check to the Society, made payable to the MSCPA Educational Foundation.
Thank you and have a great weekend!
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO
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Litigation Support & Business Valuation Committee Meeting (1/28)
Join us next Tuesday at our Boston office for our next Litigation Support and Business Valuation Committee meeting for an introduction and overview of the cannabis industry and considerations for valuing cannabis businesses. The presentation will be led by Nicholas Parseghian, ASA director at Marcum LLP. To learn more about the committee, click here or contact Jill Foley.
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Are you or someone you know doing something innovative in the accounting industry, quickly advancing in the profession, or have an interesting background or unique hobbies outside the office? We're looking for members to feature as a "Member Spotlight" or "Rising Star" in upcoming issues of
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To nominate a Member Spotlight, click here. To nominate a Rising Star, click here.
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CPE
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Ethics: What a CPA in Public Practice Needs to Know (1/28)
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| Examine the revised AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and walk through the 11 rules of conduct applicable to accountants in public practice, emphasizing the management of objectivity and competence, discuss a real-world case involving a CPA whose objectivity and competence is questioned and more. REGISTER
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Communicating Financial Information to Non-Accountants (1/29)
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| Learn how to connect with your CEO, board, fellow managers and employees so they understand your message and how to motivate them to take action, analyze the math literacy barrier, discuss how to communicate ideas graphically and more. REGISTER
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Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for Accountants (1/30)
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| Get a concise overview of robotic process automation (RPA), learn how these "bots" function and analyze data, examine the potential RPA applications can have to automate many accounting functions, transform business processes and accelerate financial workflows and more. REGISTER
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Massachusetts Employer Health Coalition
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Member News
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FRANK SUTHERBY, CPA, Melrose, passed away on January 19. Before retiring in 1992, he was managing partner at
J.K. LASSER & COMPANY, which later merged with TOUCHE ROSS, which after another merger is now DELOITTE LLP, Boston. Sutherby served on the MSCPA's Board of Directors in the 1980s and on the Board of Directors of General Cinema Companies. He also lectured at Northeastern University Law School, Boston University Law School and many other colleges. Our thoughts are with the Sutherby family and his friends and colleagues at this time.
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DGC (DICICCO, GULMAN & COMPANY LLP), Boston/Woburn announced that LAILA LAMANE, MBA
joined as a manager in the accounting and business advisory services practice. The firm also announced that:
- ELISABETH DA SILVA, CPA, CFF
was a panelist on the financial crimes panel at the Boston Bar Association's White-Collar Crime Conference;
- RICK STROUT, CPA joined as a principal in the commercial business group; and
- SAHRI ZEGER, JD, MBA
joined as a principal in the private client group.
JOHNSON O'CONNOR, Wakefield, announced that
CAROLYN GALLAHUE
was promoted to supervisor in the firm's client accounting service department.
LGA, Salem/Woburn, announced that
SHAWN CHRISTMAN, CPA
was promoted to manager in the firm's outsourced management accounting department.
O'CONNOR & DREW, P.C.,
Braintree, announced that
JONATHAN AMES, CPA, CVA, MAFF
joined as a manager. The firm also announced that:
- MICHAEL COSGROVE, CPA
and
DAVID DIIULIS, CPA attended the Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers (EACUBO) annual meeting in October;
- DAVID DIIULIS, CPA was an exhibitor at the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Annual Conference and Showcase and the New England Commission of Higher Education's (NECHE) annual meeting;
- BENJAMIN DEFOREST, CPA, DAVID DIIULIS, CPA, MARK DOW, CPA, MICHAEL HAMMOND, ROBBIE HARRIMAN, VICTORIA IMBRIANI, NELIA KRUGER, CPA, ZACHARY LAFLASH and
DANIEL RILEY attended the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM) annual dinner in December;
- AARON ROWELL
and
LABIBA WAHAB
joined as experienced staff; and
- Several employees attended the MSADA 2020 Dealer Summit & Auto Show Casino Night Charity Gala. At the event,
MICHAEL HAMMOND,
principal, discussed cybersecurity and IT dealership compliance and
FRANK O'BRIEN,
principal, spoke on the current landscape of warranty parts and the potential missed opportunities dealerships should be taking advantage of.
WHITTLESEY, Holyoke, announced that
CHRIS NADEAU, CPA, CITP
was promoted to director.
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S Corp and Reporting of Management Fees
Two Sets of W2s & W3 Issued - How to Correct?
Outsourced IT
Management
Health Reimbursement
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NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER KICK-OFF EVENT: SUCCESSFUL WOMEN LEADERS - STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS (1/29)
Attend the kick-off of the Women In Tax New England Chapter at KPMG's Boston office! Benefit from a panel discussion with leading women who will highlight the theme "Successful Women Leaders: Strategies for Success" while enjoying cocktails and conversation with friends and colleagues, new and old.
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One-Time Help with a CPA Review for Good Governance - Boston City Lights Foundation Inc.
Board Treasurer/Accountant - Support The Pink House
Board Treasurer - The Center for Arts at the Armory
CPA/Bookkeeper - NAMI Plymouth Area
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Director of Tax Practice - Howland Capital
Talent Acquisition Specialist - Edelstein & Company LLP
Manager, Compliance & Controls (Accounting & Finance) - Goodwin
Staff Accountant- Shaheen, Pallone & Associates, P.C.
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Senior Tax Preparer - Susan E. Gallant, CPA, MST
Tax Preparation - Medaglia & Murphy Inc
Partner - Morneau & Blanchette, Inc.
Tax Preparer - Michael A. Taicher, PC
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