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Dear Hannah,

This past May, at the conclusion of the AICPA's Spring Meeting of Council, several hundred CPAs from across the nation met with members of Congress to ask for their support of consolidating existing IRS units into a Practitioner Services Division so that taxpayer issues could be more efficiently resolved. Our staff and Council members met with members of the Massachusetts delegation as a part of that effort. These efforts proved effective – IRS Commissioner Rettig announced earlier this month that he is considering the creation of a Practitioner Services Division, saying he understands the need for such a unit. 
 
As the IRS begins to move into a new era of modernizing its practices, policies and systems, we believe that tax professionals should have the tools to aid taxpayers in successfully adhering to the updated tax code. While the announcement from the IRS is promising, we must continue our efforts until this important division is established, and the MSCPA will continue to advocate for tax preparers and IRS efficiency. Please take a look at my recent opinion piece in Accounting Today stressing why a Practitioner Services Division is so important.

We will keep you updated as we continue to advocate on your behalf both in Boston and Washington, DC. Click here to learn how you can get involved in our advocacy efforts!

 
Have a great weekend!
  
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO

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Small Firm Roundtables (8/7 - 8/14)
Join us in various locations throughout the state for our summer Small Firm Roundtables! We'll cover billing for services provided, office wokflow, software changes and more! To register for a specific location, click on the link below:
Please submit specific questions and agenda items to member engagement manager Jill Foley at jfoley@mscpaonline.org.

*Attendees will earn 2 CPE credits
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Splash Sale - Last Chance to Save 20%!         
Save 20% on your job posting or any posting package! Offer is valid through 11:59 p.m. on July 31, 2019. May not be combined with any other offer(s). Jobs expire within one year of purchase, so remember to use all your jobs in your package. Use code SPLASH19 to redeem this offer. If you have any questions or need assistance, contact Kara Kieran.

Job Postings
  • Manager - Melanson Heath
  • Senior Financial Auditor - TJX Companies
  • Staff Accountant/Auditor - Melanson Heath
  • Assurance Manager - CohnReznick
  • CPA - Accountalent
  • Corporate Controller - OpenBiome
Per Diem Job Postings
  • Senior Accountant - Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company
  • Seasonal Experienced Tax Preparer - Chiuve & Company, P.C.
  • Partner - P.L. Jones & Associates, P.C., CPAs
  • Tax Reviewer - Kesner, Godes & Morrissey, LLC
  • Senior Accountant - YouthBuild USA, Inc.
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Join the MSCPA on Tuesday, August 20 to watch the Red Sox vs. the Phillies. A pre-game gathering will be held at the Fenway Johnnie's from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are limited and in the Right Field Grandstand. The cost includes your ticket to the game, three drink tickets and heavy appetizers. 
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Join Accountex USA in Boston (9/5 - 9/6) 
This leading independent accounting technology expo and conference is coming to the Hynes Convention Center in September! Explore 100+ accounting technology solution providers and attend 50+ conference sessions from industry experts, all while earning CPE credits. Use promo code MSCPA to register for FREE! REGISTER
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Creating a Culture of Engagement (7/31)
Identify strategic implementations regarding the relationship between intention, purpose and closure to the workday and their effect on transforming a workplace environment, learn how positive continuous improvement is increased when implementation of employee engagement techniques are in direct alignment with the organization's core values, mission and/or vision statement and more. REGISTER

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Mastering the Outlook/Office 365 Tasks App (8/1)
Get a comprehensive review of how to use the Outlook task manager with an emphasis on the unique Tasks app features in Office 365, review the differences between "tasks" and "to dos," dive into the task management features from A to Z, the Calendar and OneNote app integrations and more. REGISTER

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How to Give Action-Oriented Feedback (8/2)
Understand the strengths and development needs of staff that can guide employees toward a long-term career track, learn methodologies for each phase from goal setting to coaching to feedback, the strategies to begin developing your personal objectives as well as imparting techniques to manage the monitoring, coaching and appraisal feedback phases of the process and more. REGISTER

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UFR Training and State Compliance - Half-Day Session (8/7)
Learn the finer points of preparing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Uniform Financial Statement, define the Schedule B program and the types and requirements as outlined in the Audit & Preparation Manual including Chapter 257, look at statistics from the 2016 UFR database and review many common filing mistakes. REGISTER

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2019 Marijuana Business Symposium (8/15)
The Marijuana Business Symposium offers insight into an emerging industry. Subjects like risk management, professional liability concerns, regulation and business valuation take on unique characteristics because the marijuana business is growing rapidly. Industry leaders provide clarity that will benefit how you approach this field. REGISTER

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UFR Training and State Compliance - Full Day Session (8/21)
Learn the finer points of preparing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Uniform Financial Statement, define the Schedule B program and the types and
requirements as outlined in the Audit & Preparation Manual including Chapter 257, look at statistics from the 2016 UFR database and review many common filing mistakes.
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