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CEO Corner
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Dear Hannah,
I was thrilled to be part of a large Massachusetts contingent at the AICPA's Spring Council Meeting last week. Our advocacy team was joined by board chair
John Micalizzi
of RSM US LLP; chair-elect
John Colucci, Esq., CPA of McLane Middleton; newly-appointed board member
Carol Ruiz, CPA
of PwC LLP;
Julie Quink, CPA
of Burkhart Pizzanelli PC; and past board chairs Rich Caturano, CPA, CGMA
of RSM US LLP,
Carla McCall, CPA CGMA
of AAFCPAs,
Mark Nichols, CPA, MBA, MST
of Mark W, Nichols CPA PC and
Margery Piercey, CPA, CGMA
of Mass Insight Education & Research.
Almost all the talk at Council revolved around the top issues facing the profession – how will we change as our clients' and companies' needs change in response to technology, globalization and an uncertain world? What can we do now to prepare students to be successful CPAs in this new landscape? There was a lot of great conversation around these and many other topics, and I'd love to come visit firms for a Professional Issues Update, where I'll cover this and discuss ways the MSCPA can help
your firm as the profession changes (and offer one CPE credit!). To book your visit, please contact me at apitter@mscpaonline.org.
Another highlight of Council were our Hill visits, where we met with members of our congressional delegation to give our perspective on issues facing the profession, and to ask for their help. Our priority was to ask that the IRS be appropriately funded and modernized with a specific practitioner unit, so they can help CPAs and their clients correctly meet tax requirements. We remain the IRS' top partner in voluntary compliance, but right now, they are not helping us do our job. Stay tuned as this
develops!
Lastly,
MSCPA dues renewals are due today, May 31.
If you have not already done so, click here to renew your MSCPA membership. We love having you in our community, and we want you to continue to receive exclusive networking and learning opportunities, plus member-only benefits and discounted CPE. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Curtis at acurtis@mscpaonline.org or call 617.556.4000.
Have a great weekend!
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO
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Networking Events
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Photos: Membership Night at the Red Sox
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| On Wednesday, more than 100 members ventured to Fenway Park to watch the Red Sox vs. the Cleveland Indians. A pre-game gathering was held at Fenway Johnnie's where members enjoyed appetizers and drinks.
VIEW PHOTOS (download password: redsox)
Thank you to KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting for sponsoring!
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Young Professional Networking with the FPA, BEVPA, TEC and BBA (6/6)
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Last chance to register!
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. REGISTER
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Enjoy a day of golf and networking at Stow Acres Country Club. Play nine holes with your colleagues, family and/or friends - women of all skill levels are welcomed and encouraged.
Early bird rate ends today!
REGISTER
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Sip & Socialize: A Networking Event for CPAs, Lawyers and Financial Professionals (6/26)
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| Stop wasting your time networking that goes nowhere! Spark new leads in a relaxed setting with like-minded CPAs and lawyers who want to follow-up and help you expand your business. This year's Sip & Socialize is taking place at Rosa Mexicano in Boston, and you don't want to miss it! REGISTER
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Upcoming Conference
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Last chance to register!
Join us for a day of learning and networking at the Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood next Wednesday! We'll cover artificial intelligence, the evolution of data analytics, accounting standards updates (ASU) and how they impact nonprofits and more. We're also offering this conference as a live broadcast, so you can tune in from anywhere! REGISTER
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Last chance to sign up for the CPA Day of Service! Choose an organization in your area to help, or join the MSCPA for "CPA Industry Day" at Cradles to Crayons in Brighton next Friday, June 7.
The deadline to sign up is today.
If you have questions, please contact Hannah Naranjo. SIGN UP
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Join the MSCPA at EY's Boston office for a celebratory pre-Pride breakfast, then march with us in the parade. Please note, if your firm/company wants to march as an organization, you will need to register with parade organizers. Please contact Zach Donah for details and with a t-shirt size so we can make one for you! RSVP
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CPE
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Annual Update for Controllers (6/6)
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Strengthen your abilities as a controller and help your management team understand current economic issues through the latest trends in accounting, finance, human resources, treasury management and business systems. In this course, we will discuss leading-edge topics in managerial accounting and provide useful tips and practical guidance that you can apply immediately. REGISTER
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Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-19, as Amended) (6/6)
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Learn the key provisions of the ASU, identify and apply the new five-step revenue recognition model with detailed examples/case studies for each step, discuss the new disclosure requirements, the transition and business implications of the new guidance and more. REGISTER
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Management Essentials: Human Resources (Includes PFMLA) (6/10)
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Discover best practices throughout the entire life cycle of an employee, learn what an owner or firm manager should know to effectively manage employees, hear what the new PFMLA Massachusetts law entails and more. REGISTER
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Member News
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AAFCPAs,
Westborough/Boston/Wellesley, announced that
KEVIN HODSON joined AAFCPAs Wealth Management as wealth advisor. The firm also announced that:
- JAMES BYRNES
joined as consulting CFO in the firm's Managed Accounting Solutions practice;
- KATHLEEN HEGARTY
and
CASEY KELLY
joined as executive assistants;
- KATHLEEN MCMAHON
joined as a business valuation analyst;
- JAMES PERKINS, MBA joined as accounting manager in the firm's Managed Accounting Solutions practice; and
- ROBBIE THE ROBOT
joined the firm as the first robot in the firm's family.
DGC (DICICCO, GULMAN & COMPANY, LLP), Woburn, is hosting their 11th
Annual A&E Summit - The A&E Industry of the Future at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Boston on June 21. At the event, industry leaders will discuss technology, economics, workforce, diversification, culture, product delivery, client expectations and more.
KLR,
Waltham, announced that
PERI APTAKER, CPA/PFS, CFP® was elected to the Board of Trustees at Centreville Bank.
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U.S.-Korea Tax Treaty
Looking for Retired Auditor/Accountant - Local Churchum
Amend for Overpayment Refund
Sales Tax Expert
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11th
WOMEN TO WATCH AWARDS: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Do you know an exceptional woman in accounting? Nominate her for the MSCPA's Women to Watch Awards! We are seeking women, in both public accounting and industry, who are role models in their communities and are making an impact within the profession. Awards will be presented to both emerging leaders and experienced leaders at the MSCPA's Women's Leadership Summit this fall. View past winners here. If you know a woman who we should "watch," nominate her by July 1.
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Board and/or Committee Member - Abby's House
Board Member - Opera Theater of Cape Cod
CPA - Found in Translation
Help Filing to Receive a 501.1(c) Pro Bono & File Fee - Whitman-Hanson Special Education Parent Council Advisory Council
CPA - VITA
Volunteers - Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts
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Senior Tax Associate - Matrix Financial LLC
Audit Supervisor - KLR
Audit Associate - KLR
Tax Manager - KLR
Tax Associate - KLR
Tax Supervisor - KLR
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Storage Assistant - Scott A. Goffstein & Associates, LLP
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