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CEO Corner
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Please note: This issue of Friday@Five has been updated with our new design. We recently made over our emails and hope you like our new look!
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Dear Hannah,
I am pleased to announce that our 2018 Women to Watch Award winners have been selected! We had a record number of 33 nominations this year and it was a very difficult decision for the judging panel. The Women to Watch Awards recognize outstanding women in the accounting profession and are given in two categories: Emerging Leaders (fewer than 15 years in the profession) and Experienced Leaders (15 or more years in the profession). Congratulations to these seven outstanding women:
Experienced Leaders
- Jessica T. Ackerman, CPA,
Audit & Assurance Managing Director, Deloitte & Touche LLP
- Cheryl M. Burke, MBA,
Partner and Chief Operating Officer, DGC (DiCicco, Gulman & Company)
- Janice O'Reilly, CPA, CGMA, Partner, AAFCPAs
- Jane Steinmetz,
Boston Office Managing Principal, EY
Emerging Leaders
- Angela H. Barcelos, CPA, Partner, Corporate Finance Group, Inc (CFGI)
- Maura S. Hodge, CPA, Audit Partner, KPMG LLP
- Tracy A. LeMaire, CPA, MBA, Manager, AAFCPAs
Congratulations again to this year's winners! Have a great weekend!
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO
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Give Feedback
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Comment on the AICPA's Auditing Standard Proposal
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The AICPA Auditing Standards Board is seeking comments by October 11 on a proposal to make numerous changes to attestation standards, including flexibility on terminology related to what's commonly referred to as "review engagements."
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National MAP Survey - Thank You!
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Thank you to all of our firms who participated in the PCPS/CPA.com National MAP Survey! Over 1,930 firms nationwide entered data for 2018. The results are currently being compiled and will be released later in the fall. The MSCPA will keep you updated when they become available.
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| Networking
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Join Accountex USA in Boston (8/22 - 8/24)
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This leading independent accounting technology expo and conference is coming to the Hynes Convention Center this month! Explore 100+ accounting technology solution providers and attend 50+ conference sessions from industry experts, all while earning CPE credits.
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Use the promo code
MSCPA
to register for FREE! REGISTER
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Karter Kup Tennis Tournament (8/23)
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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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Career Fair & Graduate School Expo (9/21)
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This year's Annual Career Fair will be Friday, September 21 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. Connect with accounting students from colleges throughout New England, recruit interns and entry-level candidates as well as professionals-in-transition. Registrants are advised that they must have authorization to work indefinitely in the U.S. REGISTER
| CPE
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UFR - Federal and State Compliance Training (8/23 & 8/30)
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Understanding Section 199A: The 20% Deduction for Pass-Through Entity Owners and Investors in Real Estate (9/24)
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In this four-hour webinar, we'll discuss how the 20% deduction for pass-through entity owners works. You'll learn the fundamental requirements to claim the 199A deduction, what constitutes qualified business income (QBI) W-2 limits and depreciable property limits on the amount of the 199A deduction, and more! REGISTER
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: A Guide to the Most Sweeping Tax Reform in Over 30 Years (9/24)
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Get up-to-speed on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the largest overhaul to the tax code since 1986. Learn about the critical aspects of this law so you can successfully navigate the changes for your firm and clients. REGISTER
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Save the Date
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Emerging Leaders Summit (11/16)
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Build the skills you need to be successful in the accounting profession! This Summit will feature sessions on networking, communication and leadership, and explore practical ways for young professionals to elevate their firms and companies. REGISTER
| Mergers & Acquisitions
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Looking to Buy or Sell a Practice?
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We recently revamped our online classifieds for firms looking to acquire or sell their firms. Now you can learn critical information about the firm that will help you determine your next step! Also, by posting a classified, your ad will be included in the next available issue of
SumNews
and posted on our website for potential buyers or sellers to view online. Now it's easier to find a firm that fits best with yours! For more information, visit our website or contact Kristin Wells at kwells@mscpaonline.org.
| Member News
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Members & Firms on the Move
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BAKER NEWMAN NOYES (BNN),
Boston, announced that:
- NATHALIA BERGAMINI, CPA and CHELSEA CULLEROT, CPA
were promoted to managers in the audit practice; and
- SHAW CHEN, CPA, MST, MSA was hired as a manager in the tax practice.
DGC (DICICCO, GULMAN & COMPANY LLP),
Boston/Woburn, announced that the firm will host a webinar entitled, "Project Management – Keys to Better Results" on August 23.
KATZ, NANNIS + SOLOMON, PC,
Waltham, announced that:
- SCOTT CALLAHAN, CPA was promoted to senior tax manager;
- SANDY CATERINE, CPA
was promoted to tax principal;
- JUSTIN COWAN, KAYLA CREAMER, STEPHANIE JACKSON, CAREY PIGOTT, JD, OLIVIA RETELLE, RYAN TUCKER
and
ANASTASIYA YELINA
were promoted to senior accountants;
- CAROLYN DOZOIS, CPA
joined the firm as a tax manager; and
- YOLANDA REGO, CPA
joined the firm as a tax supervisor.
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Quickbooks Online
IRS Form 3115 Filing Deadline
MFJ - One Spouse in U.S., One in Ireland
Basis of Inherited Business
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Board of Directors/Treasurer - Brookline Symphony Orchestra
Treasurer - Financial Writers Society
Assistant
Treasurer/Director - Marblehead Festival of Arts
Board Treasurer Tutoring - Plus of Cambridge
Bookkeeper - Beantown Jewish Gardens
Board Member - Friday Night Supper Program
Leader, Financial Review - ATD Greater Boston
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JOB POSTINGS
Experienced Tax Manager - CPA - Johnson O'Connor
Tax manager- Senior Tax Accountant - Nune Khachatrian, CPA, P.C.
Staff Accountant - Tsoutsouras & Company PC
Multiple Positions - Edelstein & Company LLP
Tax/ Audit Seniors - Howe, Riley and Howe
Tax Associate - Senior Associate - Rodman CPAs
Tax Associate/Senior Associate - Rodman CPAs
Staff Accountant - PKF, P.C.
Senior Tax/ Risk Strategist - The University of Vermont Medical Center
Experienced Audit/Tax Staff - Di Pesa & Company
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Part-Time Flexible Schedule Assurance Professional - Marcum LLP
Part-Time Flexible Schedule Tax Professional - Marcum LLP
Part-Time Flexible Schedule Advisory Professional - Marcum LLP
Senior Accountant Tax preparer - Kenneth A. Najarian, PC, CPA
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