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CEO Corner
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Dear Hannah,
March is Women’s History Month, a special time to commemorate the vital role of women in our society. At the MSCPA, we take special note of women in accounting and recognize you for all that you give to the profession. We thank you!
We heartily support all efforts for diversity, equity and inclusion, including those that aim to increase the role women play in accounting and at the MSCPA. We have made great strides, yet there is still work to be done. Even though men and women are entering the profession in equal numbers, women still represent only 23% of partners. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this challenge, as women are disproportionately bearing the responsibilities of increased child care and virtual school obligations
created by the pandemic lockdown. Our friends at the Associated Industries of Massachusetts wrote an insightful opinion piece for
The Boston Globe on the issue and suggested some solutions.
For our part, the Society strives to make sure women are represented in leadership roles and their voices are heard. I’m proud to announce that on May 1, three accomplished and talented women will hold critical leadership positions on our Board of Directors:
Karen McElroy, CPA,
as our chair-elect;
Laura O’Brien, CPA, MST, as vice chair of the Finance Committee; and
Laura Felice, CPA, CGMA,
as vice-chair. I am thrilled to work with them as we shape the direction of our organization and the future of the profession.
Lastly, to achieve greater parity in accounting, we must provide resources, support and mentorship. For this reason, the Society offers a Women in Accounting Committee and Women’s Mentoring Circles for our members to come together to discuss challenges, solutions and issues that are unique to women in the profession. These networks are a benefit of your membership, so please consider coming to our next meeting! You can also contact Jill Foley at jfoley@mscpaonline.org for more information.
On behalf of the MSCPA, thank you to our women members and their many allies for your contributions to your firm or organization, the Society and your profession. The future of accounting is brighter because of you!
Have a great weekend!
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO
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MSCPA Fitness Challenge
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Top Teams This Week
Individual:
James DeLuca - 418,428 average steps
2-10 Participants:
Gotta Run - 839,494 average steps
11-20 Participants:
MSCPA - 285,339 average steps
21-30 Participants:
Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. - 236,940 average steps
31-50 Participants:
O'Connor & Drew - 262,975 average steps
Share your progress and take photos of you and/or your team staying active by tagging @MASocietyofCPAs and using the hashtag
#MSCPAFitnesschallenge
to be included on our website, in Friday@Five and
SumNews! Please send your photos to Hannah Naranjo. We know many of you are working remotely, so this is a great opportunity to get creative (ex. send a photo of a mural you stumble upon or cute dogs at the park).
If you have questions, visit mscpaonline.org/fcfaqs.
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Regulated Investment Companies Committee Meeting (3/10)
Join peers from public accounting, asset managers and service providers on Wednesday, March 10, for an update from the MSCPA Regulated Investment Companies (RIC) Committee! This meeting will focus on cybersecurity and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing. REGISTER
To learn more about this committee or to join, contact committee liaison Jill Foley.
Please note: Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting.
| Other Upcoming Committee Meetings
- Government Accounting & Auditing (3/12)
- HR & Firm Operations (3/17)
- Nonprofit Accounting & Auditing (3/18)
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| MSCPA Educational Foundation 5K Fundraiser (3/20)
As part of your registration, your $25 donation to the MSCPA’s Educational Foundation will help fund scholarships and CPA Exam vouchers to worthy accounting students in Massachusetts!
REGISTER NOW
Share your participation on social media by using the hashtag #MSCPAVirtual5K.
Please note: If you are unable to participate on March 20, you can submit a time until April 3.
| SumNews
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The March 2021 issue of
SumNews is here! Click through our digital edition now to get to know MSCPA Board member and '40 Under 40' recipient Ron Tull, CPA,
learn six ways to commit to fitness during busy season and so much more! We also spotlight MSCPA members
Karen Chan, CPA, CVA, MSA,
and
John Pranckevicius, CPA.
READ NOW
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| Virtual CFO Series
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The CFO Series provides a convenient, one-stop way for senior level financial managers and executives, CFOs and those who aspire to be CFOs, to choose multiple days of CPE with a single decision. Each day consists of an expert leading discussions about four different topics. This series features high-quality presentations and an interactive, executive level colleague-to-colleague approach with case studies, group discussions and team exercises.
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Developing Credibility: Inside and Outside the Organization (3/22)
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Become More Effective (3/23)
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Virtual Networking Event
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Celebrate the end of tax season with your colleagues and friends at our After Tax Season Game Night on Thursday, April 29! We will be hosting an evening of games, networking and fun! Your hard work throughout busy season deserves to be recognized and we can't wait to celebrate your accomplishments! REGISTER
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| Career Center
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Job Postings
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Accounting Manager - Harvard University, FAS
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Client Accounting Solutions Manager - Edelstein & Company LLP
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Bookkeeper - Edelstein & Company LLP
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Chief Financial Officer - Action for Boston Community
Development
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Per Diem Job Postings
- Season Individual Tax Preparer - Fineman CPA Group
- Tax Preparer - Coval Anderson Coval LLC
- Seasonal Tax Preparer/Reviewer - Solar & Kilcoyne, PC
- Seasonal Tax Preparer - Scappini & Pina, P.C.
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Depreciation Recapture
Small Business Administration (SBA) Debt Relief
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Tax Season Extention
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of extending the tax deadline to June 15?
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| Last week's results:
Are you competing in this year's MSCPA Fitness Challenge?
50% In it to win it!
50% Maybe next year!
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| LEGISLATIVE BRIEF
This week's Legislative Brief offers news on contacting legislators to support Bill SD.172, Massachusetts February tax collections exceeding expectations by $372 million, the $1.9 trillion federal relief package passing the U.S. House of Representatives and more.
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| VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Board Member and/or Finance Committee Member - Waldorf School At Moraine Farm
Advisor/Preparer - Massachusetts PTA
Treasurer - Friends of Spy Pond Park
CPA or Accountant - Safety for NonProfits (S4NP)
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| MEMBER NEWS
TECH ADVISORS,
Medfield, announced that KONDRAD MARTIN,
president and CEO, announced the publication of his latest new book, "Empower Your I.T."
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