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Dear Hannah,
On Thursday, Governor Baker signed a bill that delays the start of the payroll tax for the new paid family and medical leave program by three months, moving its effective date to October 1, 2019 from July 1, 2019. Governor Baker has requested $3.5 million for the Department of Family Medical Leave to provide outreach to employers and staff and is working to clarify details of the program. To learn more, click here.
The MSCPA advocated for the delay as it will give businesses more time to prepare for the required contributions to the program. There is strength in numbers, and we thank those members who reached out to their legislators to support our efforts! Your actions are helping the business community in Massachusetts and yielded a positive result for practitioners in the Commonwealth. Thank you!
In other news, I've heard from members about several recent phishing email attempts. This is a reminder to verify the sender's email address before opening attachments or clicking links. Many of these hackers are getting more strategic, and we must be vigilant to avoid scams. Read this article for more information on how to protect yourself.
Lastly, to those of you who are also dads - I wish you a relaxing and a happy Father's Day!
Have a great weekend!
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO
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Congratulations!
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MSCPA President and CEO Amy Pitter was named one of the 2019 Most Powerful Women in the Accounting Profession by the AICPA and
CPA Practice Advisor
magazine! The awards are presented to 25 women who have an outstanding impact in the accounting profession as a whole and on the lives of practitioners. This is the third consecutive year she has received this award. Congrats, Amy! LEARN MORE
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Networking Events
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Photos: 19th
Annual Women's Golf Outing & Clinic
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On Tuesday, over 100 women braved the rain to play in our 19th Annual Women's Golf Outing while an additional 28 women attended our Golf Clinic at Stow Acres Country Club. Attendees enjoyed a day of golf and a networking lunch where awards were given in The Clubhouse. VIEW WINNERS | VIEW PHOTOS
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Thank you to Bedford Cost Segregation, BNY Mellon, CBIZ & MHM, ConnectPay, DGC (DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP), Edelstein & Company LLP, HarborOne Bank, Peck Associates PC, PKF, RINET, Rollstone Bank & Trust, RSM, Surgent, TD Bank and Webster Bank for sponsoring!
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Stop wasting your time with 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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Wind up for the Karter Kup Tennis Tournament on the grass courts of the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI! All members and non-members are welcome to play. Sign up as an individual or foursome. This is a fun day on the courts and all levels are encouraged to participate. Email Brendan Sullivan with questions. REGISTER
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Upcoming Conferences
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Last chance to register!
We're coming to Springfield next Tuesday for a one-day, one-stop-shop conference at the Sheraton Hotel! We've pulled together a stellar line up of speakers to cover cybersecurity, blockchain, tax reform and so much more! You'll also enjoy networking with your peers. Click here to see who's coming. REGISTER
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Last chance to register! Join us next Thursday at the Crowne Plaza in Woburn!
We'll be discussing the state of the real estate market in Boston, legislative and tax reform effects on real estate, an accounting and auditing update, estate planning, short-term rentals, opportunity zones, AI and much more! Click here to see who's coming. REGISTER
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Get Involved
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Nonprofit Accounting & Auditing Committee (6/20)
Join us next Thursday at KLR's office in Waltham! Mica Breen and Sean Dooley, consultants at Brown and Brown of Massachusetts, will lead the committee in a presentation around the Paid Family and Medical Leave act. To learn more about the committee, click here. Please contact Jill Foley with any questions.
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Litigation Support & Business Valuation Committee (6/25)
Join us on June 25 at the MSCPA's office! Jason Pierce of Edelstein & Company, LLP will lead the committee in a discussion around the controversy of calculation of value versus conclusion of value clauses. To learn more about the committee, click here. Please contact Jill Foley with any questions.
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Committee Meetings
- Taxation (6/18)
- Accounting & Auditing (6/19)
- Nonprofit Accounting & Auditing (6/20)
- Litigation Support & Business Valuation (6/25)
Commitee meetings are open to all members!
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CPE
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Financial Statement Analysis & Financial Modeling - Wisdify (6/17)
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Gain comprehensive knowledge of the three financial statements and how to analyze them, learn the
relevant metrics to analyze any company, understand the key principles and tools to create an effective financial model and more. REGISTER
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Financial Statement Fraud (6/19)
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Define fraud in the context of financial statements, analyze financial statement frauds and how they occur, recognize both soft and hard indicators of fraud, identify red flags of financial statement fraud and more. REGISTER
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Member News
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KLINE AND COMPANY CPA, PC, Nashua, NH, announced that the firm marked its 25th
year in the accounting services business in June.
NEWBURG & COMPANY, LLP, Waltham, announced that MIKE VASIL, CPA was promoted to audit partner. The firm also announced that:
- CHRIS BROMERY, business development manager, and
JESSICA NGUYEN, director, attended the 27th
Annual Restaurant Trends seminar entitled, "Best Practices in a Changing Restaurant Landscape" at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston in May;
- MICHAEL DESMOND was promoted to senior accountant;
- SARAH IRONS, CPA, PAULA MCEVOY, CPA and
JESSICA NGUYEN were promoted to directors;
- DAVID NATAN, CPA, MST, CVA,
tax and business partner, participated in a webinar panel entitled, "Trending Topics for Restaurant Owners" in June.
- NATHANIEL NEWBURG, CPA was promoted to manager; and
- DEREK SIROIS joined as a staff accountant.
TONNESON + CO, Wakefield, announced that the firm was named on
Accounting Today's list of Best Firms for Technology. The firm also announced that:
- STEPHANIE HOWARD
joined as a client services associate; and
- The firm received the AAM-MAA for Best Website award and the We AAM To Serve award for community service in the Small Firms category at the Association for Accounting Marketing's AAM Marketing Achievement Award (AAM-MAA) ceremony in Las Vegas in June.
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Form 5695, Residential Energy Credit for Tax Year 2018
Quickbooks Web Hosting
Mass Small Biz Energy Tax Exemption
HarvardX/EdX Courses as CPE
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NONPROFIT ROUNDTABLES: MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (6/26)
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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 Treasurer - America Walks
Financial Statement and Tax Filings - LEX America, Inc.
Board and/or Committee Member - Abby's House
CPA - Found in Translation
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CPA - Eliasen CPA
Senior Accountant - Tax & Audit - Morris & Morris, P.C.
Staff Accountant - Fernandes & Charest, P.C.
CPA/Accountant (Full-Time & Part-Time) - Brooks & Associates CPAs, Inc.
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Tax Reviewer - Kesner, Godes & Morrissey, LLC
Senior Accountant - YouthBuild USA, Inc.
Storage Assistant - Scott A. Goffstein & Associates, LLP
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