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CEO Corner
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Dear Hannah,
I would normally be writing to remind you of our Annual Meeting and Networking Reception, but in a year that has been anything but normal, that is on hold until in-person events can safely resume. However, we still have the “business” of the event to attend to, so just like we did last year, the MSCPA will again hold an online vote to ratify the 2021-2022 Board of Directors officers and new class of directors.
Our Nominating Committee has produced an outstanding slate of nominees, and you can learn about them here. We ask that you
take this brief survey before Friday, May 21
to cast your vote to approve these nominees. Please also look for an email from us on Monday with a link to this survey. I am so excited to collaborate with this wonderful Board on new programs and services that will add value to your membership in the year ahead!
As a reminder, our first CPE PLUS webinar kicks off next week on Thursday, May 13. Make sure to renew your membership to take advantage of this new program and earn up to 20 CPE credits for free! Click here to learn more.
To those of you entering the homestretch of a seemingly never-ending tax season, I wish you a smooth week ahead – and some much-deserved relaxation in the near future.
Have a wonderful weekend and a terrific Mother's Day to all the moms!
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO
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New Member Benefit: CPE PLUS
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NEW! Get up to 20 hours of FREE learning through
CPE PLUS,
an exclusive benefit of your 2021-2022 MSCPA membership — renew today at mscpaonline.org/renew
to unlock your access to these free webinars! Click the images below to register for the first two webinars, happening this month!
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| Virtual Conferences
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This year's Employee Benefit Plan Virtual Conference is less than two weeks away! Join us May 18 – 19 to earn quality CPE and get the most up-to-date information on the CARES Act and SECURE Act, a legal and regulatory update, retirement plan design and tax savings options for small businesses and so much more! REGISTER
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Learn the latest updates on remote audit best practices, how technology is changing accounting, the new leases standard for private companies and nonprofits and so much more! REGISTER
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Top-level speakers will discuss the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), cybersecurity, risk assessment, revenue and expense recognition, single audit updates and so much more! REGISTER
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| 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.
Visit your CPE Tracker
(a perk of your membership!) to see how many credits you need before June 30.
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| Get Involved
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New to Industry Virtual Roundtable (5/13)
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Did you recently move from public accounting to industry?
If so, join us next Thursday, May 13 for discussion on managing a remote team, transition challenges, tools to expand your network and how the MSCPA can help. Plus, you’ll earn one CPE credit! Email Jill Foley at
jfoley@mscpaonline.org with any additional topics you would like to discuss. REGISTER
Please note:
A Zoom link will be provided to all registrants prior to the event. Video participation for this session is optional, but highly encouraged.
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Women in Accounting Committee Meeting (5/26)
Join the Women in Accounting Committee on Wednesday, May 26 for an interactive panel discussion on reimagining the workspace in both virtual and hybrid office space environments. Jen Cadigan, director at CrossCountry Consulting, Meaghan D'Agostino, director of administration and operations at ALL CPAs and Rose Jardim, CPA, partner and tax director at Jardim & Marotta, LLC, will discuss creating boundaries and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, how to safely collaborate and implement
new processes and more! REGISTER
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Technology Roundtable:
Endpoint Detection and Response – Protecting the Modern CPA Firm (6/9)
Come to the next Technology Roundtable on Wednesday, June 9! Paul Sherman, David Levine and Justin Termini of Sherman Consulting Services will discuss the new generation anti-virus Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tool, as well as how to protect the modern CPA firm. Attendees will earn one CPE credit.
REGISTER
Please note:
Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to the roundtable.
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Join Today! Women's Mentoring Circles
Women's Virtual Mentoring Circles
offer a unique spin on traditional mentoring by bringing women across all levels together to develop and grow within the profession. Each Circle may be comprised of CPA and non-CPA members who meet every six to eight weeks (or as desired) to address issues affecting women in the accounting field.
To learn more, click here or contact Jess Yu. LEARN MORE
Please note:
You must be a member of the MSCPA to participate.
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| Get Featured in
SumNews
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" and "Rising Star" in upcoming issues of
SumNews.
To nominate a Member Spotlight, click here. To nominate a Rising Star, click here.
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| NEW Staff Series
| Business Skills Virtual Bootcamp
Are you looking for some assistance, resources or guidance for you or your staff who are just starting out?
Well, look no further! We are excited to introduce our new Business Skills Virtual Bootcamp! Launching this spring, this series will include six two-hour virtual sessions. Participate in individual sessions or sign up for the series and save! Each session includes:
- Time for instruction, discussion application and reflection,
- Pre-coursework and post-coursework assigned to accelerate learning and embed new behaviors, and
- A certificate of completion when you complete all six!
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Virtual Networking Event
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Join us on Tuesday, May 25 for an evening "at" the theater! Broadway’s 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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| Career Center
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Job Postings
- Manufacturing Controller - Riverdale Mills Corporation
- Forensic Accountant - Alan Gray LLC
- Corporate Accountant - Confidential
- Senior Accountant - Smith & Wesson
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Per Diem Job Postings
- Tax Preparer - Coval Anderson Coval LLC
- Tax Manager - Philip Rosenblatt CPA
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| Member News
| Last Call for Buzzand Classified Announcements Do you have news to share? Submissions to the MSCPA's Buzz section and Classified advertisements for the July issue of our
SumNews
magazine are due next Monday, May 10. For more information about the Buzz, email Hannah Naranjo. For information and pricing for our Classified ads, email Kristin Wells. To view all submission deadlines and guidelines, click here.
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| DGC (DICICCO, GULMAN & COMPANY LLP),
Boston/Woburn, announced that CATHERINE DOE, CPA,
was promoted to partner. The firm also announced that:
- RICHELLE MAGUIRE, CPA, MST, AEP®
has been reelected as the Boston Estate Planning Council’s Treasurer for the 2021-2022 fiscal year;
- The firm is now cleared by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body as a Certified 3rd Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), the only organizations that can perform assessments and certifications of defense contractors for the CMMC; and
- The firm launched the executive search firm TopSourced Talent to meet the needs of clients. This new joint venture will work with a wide range of organizations, providing search services for management and executive-level talent spanning accounting, finance, IT, HR and operations.
LGA, LLP, Woburn, announced that
WILLIAM COLANGELI
joined as a tax partner.
TONNESON + CO, Wakefield, announced that LOGAN LUONGO
joined as a marketing associate and
JUNYU WANG
joined as a tax associate.
SHARE YOUR NEWS
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Claim for Biodiesel Tax Credit
IRA Rollover
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Employee Retention Credit (ERC)
Massachusetts Trust with Charitable Beneficiary
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Do you think you will attend in-person networking and CPE events in September?
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| Last week's results:
Is your office working:
%17 100% remote
%40 100% in the office
%43 A mix of both in the office and remote
If you are working remotely, when do you plan to return to the office?
%27 Spring
(May–June)
%18 Summer
(July–August)
%10 Fall
(September–October)
%27 I plan to stay
100% remote
%18 Unsure
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
May is Mental Health Month! The Society firmly believes in helping reduce the stigma so many experience. Check out this article written by MSCPA member Olivia Sun, CPA, who shares her personal experience dealing with mental health as a millennial CPA.
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| MAY COMMITTEE MEETINGS (5/14 – 5/20)
- Governmental Accounting & Auditing (5/14)
- Taxation (5/18)
- Accounting & Auditing (5/19)
- Management of an Accounting Practice (5/20)
- Nonprofit Accounting & Auditing (5/20)
Interested in joining an MSCPA Committee? Click here or contact committee liaison Jill Foley.
LEARN MORE
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| MSCPA LEGISLATIVE BRIEF
This week's Legislative Brief offers news on the Massachusetts Senate's plan to release its Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal next Tuesday, May 11, updates on the Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and more.
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| VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Board Treasurer - Girls on the Run Worcester County
Treasurer/Board Member - Cantemus Chamber Chorus
Instructor - Summer Springboard
Board Member and/or Finance Committee Member - Waldorf School At Moraine Farm
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