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CEO Corner
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Dear Hannah,
If you haven’t yet heard about CPA Evolution, it is time to start listening - and offering your opinion. CPA Evolution will radically change the skillset of young people coming into our profession. The skills gap between what firms want and what students learn is widening as technology plays a broader role in what services we deliver and how we deliver them. That gap was becoming a chasm, which was evident during the tumultuous last few years.
To address the skills gap, CPA Evolution is changing the CPA Exam to include more technology and less technical tax and accounting. There will be three Core sections covering the basics (which will now include technology) and a new Discipline section where Exam takers choose one of the following topics: analysis and reporting, tax planning and compliance or information systems.
What the new CPA Exam will exactly look like
is to be determined, and that’s where you come in.
Over the last several months, the AICPA’s Examinations Team engaged CPA subject matter experts in discussions about potential CPA Exam content. Their insights helped the development of preliminary content for inclusion in each of the Core and Discipline sections. Now it’s time to hear from you.
The AICPA invites you to review the draft Core and Discipline section content and share your feedback by September 7 via this survey. The survey will take about 20-25 minutes to complete and will provide the AICPA with vital feedback to developing the new CPA Exam.
The new CPA Evolution licensure model is going to change the Exam, and ultimately the curriculum and future of accounting. Please take this opportunity to let your voice be heard!
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO
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Your CPE Could Be FREE!
| Thanks to a recent change to the state’s Workforce Training Express Fund,
all MSCPA CPE conferences, seminars and in-house trainings are eligible for reimbursement.
Firms and companies with fewer than 100 employees receive 100% reimbursement! More than 100 employees? You still get 50% off!
You must apply for reimbursement through the Workforce Training Express Fund website three weeks in advance to qualify, so don’t delay!
To learn more, click here or contact Julia Ekelund.
| CPE PLUS Webinar – August 19
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Discuss strategizing on the American Families Plan as it relates to real estate owners and developers. We will also cover benefits from recent revenue procedures and other tax tools available. REGISTER
This webinar is free as part of
CPE PLUS,
our new member benefit.
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| Get Involved
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August Committee Meetings
| Business Skills Virtual Bootcamp
| Thinking Smarter and Solving Problems (8/18)
Our next Business Skills Virtual Bootcamp session is next Wednesday, August 18! Join Jennifer Elder, CSP, CPA, to learn the critical thinking tools and skills you need to enhance decision-making and establish the right mindset.
Attendees will earn two CPE credits.
REGISTER
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NEW Leadership Series
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Designed for manager and senior manager level employees, this five-course series will run from September 28, 2021 – January 12, 2022. Some of our most popular speakers will cover hot topics, including career tactics for a post-quarantine world, becoming a trusted business advisor, strategic planning and more! To learn more, click here or contact Julia Ekelund.
This could be free if you register by September 7! Learn more here.
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| Networking Event
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Play tennis with your peers on the grass courts of the International 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
Please note: The MSCPA is closely monitoring COVID-19, and will keep you informed on any changes to this event.
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| Conference
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SAVE THE DATE! Join us on Thursday, October 28, for our
2021 Women's Leadership Summit
and presentation of the 2021 Women to Watch Awards!
Meet the winners here. REGISTER
This could be free if you register by October 7! Learn more here.
Please note:
This hybrid conference has both virtual and in-person options available. The MSCPA is closely monitoring COVID-19, and will keep you informed on any changes to this event.
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| Career Center
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Job Postings
- Tax Manager/Senior Tax Staff - Kenneth Freed & Company, PC
- Controller (Nonprofit) - Legacy Lifecare
- Tax Manager - Howland Capital Management, LLC
- Senior Tax Manager - Confidential
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Per Diem Job Postings
- Tax Preparer - Coval Anderson Coval LLC
- CPA/Enrolled Agent - Brooks & Associates CPAs, Inc.
- Tax Work - Cohen + Associates, LLC
- CPA - Betro and Company, PC
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| Member News
| ALL CPAs, Chestnut Hill, announced the following promotions:
- DANIEL CEDRONE, EA, and
KAREN CHAN, CPA, CVA, MSA,
to managers
- JOE O’MALLEY, CPA, MST,
to senior manager
- ALIANNA KENDIG, COLLEEN LEWIS, MSA, MSF,
and
AMBER MELIDEO, MSA, to supervisors.
DELOITTE LLP, Boston, announced that DHARA SATIJA
was appointed to the Boston Chamber of Commerce Health Care & Life Sciences Leadership Council, where she will support the nonprofit’s work to unify leaders and aid in the development of policy positions.
KLR,
Boston, announced that
ALAN LITWIN, CPA, CGMA, was named to
Accounting Today's 2021 Managing Partner Elite.
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Apps for Quick Books
In-Person or Virtual This Fall?
Call to Action Against IRS Notice 2021-49 (ERC)
Free CPE!
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| Is your office working:
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| Last week's results:
60% Yes
40% No, tell me more!
| 40 UNDER 40 BLACK CPA AWARD
In honor of the 100th
anniversary of the first Black CPA, this award recognizes young Black CPAs for influencing the profession, breaking barriers and making an impact on the community.
Applications must be submitted by this Sunday, August 15. To learn more about eligibility requirements and to apply for this award, click here.
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| MSCPA LEGISLATIVE BRIEF
This week's newsletter featured the MA Legislature overriding the Governor's SALT amendment, the U.S. Senate adopting the framework for a $3.5 trillion budget and more.
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| VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Board Member/Treasurer - Medic Now Foundation
Volunteer Board Member - BAMSI
CPA - IVCS
Board Member - Charles River Watershed Association
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