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CEO Corner
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Dear Hannah,
Remember when April 16 meant the first day of vacation? Welcome to the new normal. Let’s hope this is our last extended tax season for a while and that the new normal starts to get more, well, normal.
Speaking of normal… At the Society, we are gearing up for our new membership season, which means we have been figuring out what our new normal will look like and how we can make your membership even more valuable. This includes figuring out where it makes sense to remain virtual while we look forward to returning to some of our favorite in-person events in the late summer and fall.
We’ve seen interesting trends in committees and roundtables. Committee participation has skyrocketed in the virtual environment. While we may complement committees with a couple of social events during the year, we will probably continue to hold these in a largely virtual format, offering these great opportunities for learning and networking (and CPE credit) to an even larger group of members.
Topic-based roundtables and industry roundtables have also done really well in the virtual format, and we will be expanding those offerings. Regional roundtables, by definition, are convenient for members and will go back to an in-person format as soon as it is safe, with what I hope will be one of our last rounds of virtual Small Firm Roundtables starting April 26.
We’ll also be offering more free webinars, new HUB communities for industry members and more. Don’t forget that we are here for you, so don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have an idea for new ways to connect or learn that you would like us to offer.
The other thing that happens as we start a new membership season is that we send out our renewal notices. Most will be going out over the next week or so, so please check your inbox.
Have a great weekend!
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO
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Virtual Conference
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Join us for a one-day, one-stop-shop virtual conference where we'll discuss hot topics at Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), cybersecurity, risk assessment, revenue and expense recognition, single audit updates and more. Register today with the promo code
EARLY
to save $25! REGISTER
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| Get Involved
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
- Accounting & Auditing (4/21)
- Nonprofit (4/22)
- Management of an Accounting Practice (4/29)
- Young Professionals Advisory Group (5/20)
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| Virtual Roundtable: I'm a Senior Accountant (4/23)
Being promoted to senior accountant
or
senior associate
brings with it many challenges, opportunities and questions, and we want to help you navigate the next steps in your career. Join us on Friday, April 23 for a
FREE online discussion with an open dialogue between you, your peers and a group of experienced seniors and supervisors.
Attendees will earn one CPE credit.
REGISTER
Please note:
Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the roundtable.
| Virtual CPE
| Don't Forget to Renew Your License with ePLACE
The June 30 deadline for odd-year licensees is fast approaching!
Please note: The code to renew your license with the Board of Public Accountancy will be sent to you via mail, or you can find your code to access your renewal here. Please ensure that the Board has your correct address on file here.
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K2's Microsoft Teams (5/10)
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| Identify key potential benefits associated with using Microsoft Teams and list various elements of functionality offered by Teams. We'll also cover how to differentiate between "guest" and "external" users in Teams and how to cite examples of additional applications that you can incorporate into Teams. REGISTER
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How COVID-19 Can Infect Ethics (5/12)
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Virtual Networking Events
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Join us on Tuesday, May 25 for an evening "at" the theater! We’ve lined up some of Broadway’s biggest stars for a unique night to enjoy some music and get to know the people from the big stage! Tamar Greene (George Washington from
Hamilton)
and Jenny Dinoia (Elphaba from
Wicked)
will do a Q&A with us and perform some songs. Then John Perkins, a member and the CFO of the Boch Center, will discuss what Broadway in Boston has been like during the pandemic, and what we can expect when it’s over. REGISTER
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| Young Professional Networking with the FPA, BEVPA, TEC and BBA: Coffee & Connections or Cocktails & Connections (6/10)
The MSCPA has teamed up with the Financial Planning Association NexGen group, Boston Estate Planning Council, the Trusts and Estates Consortium and the Boston Bar Association to hosts its third annual inter-organizational networking event. Meet some of Boston's best up-and-coming CPAs, attorneys, financial planners and other experts who help you grow your business through referrals down the road.
This year's event will be two separate virtual events both on Thursday, June 10. Please join us for the Coffee & Connections event from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. or Cocktails & Connections event from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. We will be capping registration at 25 people per event, so reserve your spot quickly!
REGISTER | COFFEE & CONNECTIONS
REGISTER | COCKTAILS & CONNECTIONS
| Career Center
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Job Postings
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Staff Accountant - Nellie Mae Education Foundation
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Audit and Tax Senior - Joseph B. Cohan & Associates, PC
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Audit and Tax Senior - Stone & Company, LLC
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Senior Accountant - Leonard, Mulherin and Greene, P.C.
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Per Diem Job Postings
- Tax Manager - Philip Rosenblatt CPA
- Season Individual Tax Preparer - Fineman CPA Group
- Tax Preparer - Coval Anderson Coval LLC
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1031 Exchange
IRS Suspends Requirement to Repay Excess Advance Payments of the 2020 Premium Tax Credit
Massachusetts Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness Exclusion/Deduction Law Not Available for 2021
Form's 1120 and 1120H
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| MSCPA LEGISLATIVE BRIEF
This week's Legislative Brief offers news on Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) tax filing season updates, the Massachusetts House of Representatives unveiling a $47.65 billion budget, legislation being filed to conform to federal tax treatment for PPP loans forgiven in 2021, 2022 and more.
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| VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Instructor - Summer Springboard
Assistance with a Variety of Financial Projects - The Brick House Community Resource Center
Board Member - ANIKAYA/Akhra, Inc.
Board Member and/or Finance Committee Member - Waldorf School At Moraine Farm
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