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CEO Corner
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Dear Hannah,
There’s no denying the last few months have been full of change. Throughout this time, we’ve worked with members to help them navigate the road ahead, and to be successful, one thing has remained constant: the need for increased diversity in the accounting profession.
Research from McKinsey shows that teams with more diversity outperform less diverse teams, and they’re also more profitable. While leaders understand the business case, achieving diversity continues to be a challenge in our profession. Minorities are underrepresented across the industry, and the gap widens as careers progress from college enrollments to C-suite or partnership roles.
A lack of diversity in accounting prevents us from resolving staffing issues and retaining top performers and future leaders. This problem is not exclusive to Massachusetts; it’s industry-wide, and we need your help to move us forward.
I’m excited to announce the MSCPA has partnered with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and other state CPA societies to launch a short survey to help us better understand the role of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). This will help us identify actions needed to improve DE&I in the profession across the U.S. The results will help us create strategies for firms and companies of all sizes, and ultimately, move the profession forward.
Responses will remain strictly confidential and will be analyzed only after being combined with the responses of all other participants. If you have any questions regarding this survey, please feel free to contact me at apitter@mscpaonline.org.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO
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Get Involved
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Virtual Small Firm Roundtables (8/10 - 8/13)
Our summer virtual Small Firm Roundtables start next week! To register for a specific location, click on the link below. Please limit your registration to the location that best fits your geographical area:
Attendees will earn one CPE credit.
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Virtual Firm Visits - Book Yours Today!
Stay updated on the profession and find out how your staff can make the most of their memberships by booking your virtual firm visit! MSCPA President and CEO Amy Pitter will host one-hour online sessions that include a professional issues update (qualifies for one CPE credit), opportunities to get involved and discuss how we can help your staff grow at your firm! The agenda can be tailored to fit your firm's unique needs. To schedule your visit, contact Kara Kieran.
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| Participate in a One-Hour Virtual Focus GroupThe MSCPA is conducting research to better understand the challenges facing our members and how we can better serve them during these challenging times. We’re asking each group of members to participate in a one-hour virtual Zoom focus group. Participants will receive a $25 Amazon gift card.
We will be holding three focus groups. If you are interested in participating, please click on the appropriate link below: - For members working in public accounting (not employed at a Big 4 or Firm Sponsored Membership Firm) – August 18 | 12:00 p.m. REGISTER
- For members working in industry – August 19 | 12:00 p.m. REGISTER
- For members working at Big 4 and/or Firm Sponsored Membership Firms – August 25 | 12:00 p.m. REGISTER
Spots are limited, so please sign up today! Those selected to participate will receive a confirmation email.
The focus groups are being conducted by our research partner, Avenue M Group, an independent market research and consulting company. If you have any questions about the focus group, please contact MSCPA Senior Director of Member Engagement Kara Kieran or Matt Cavers from Avenue M Group. | Event
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NextGen Cross Industry Virtual Networking (8/19)
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| The MSCPA has teamed up with the Financial Planning Association NexGen group, Boston Estate Planning Council and the Trusts and Estates Consortium to host its fourth annual (but first virtual) inter-organizational networking event! This event is geared towards members under the age of 40 and is your
chance to meet some of the area's best up-and-coming CPAs, attorneys, financial planners and other experts. Space is limited, so reserve your spot quickly!
REGISTER
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Our Emerging Leaders Virtual Event is next Tuesday! Join us on August 11 to hear from Enrico Palmerino, CEO of Botkeeper, as he discusses new technologies in accounting, and how you can use them to advance in your career and help your firm or company grow. Palmerino's discussion will be immediately followed by a networking cocktail hour – grab your favorite beverage and join us! REGISTER
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Join us on September 14 for our CPAs in Business Virtual Summit!
You'll hear from industry thought leaders who will cover big data, communication skills for accounting leaders, ethics and so much more! REGISTER
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| Legislative Update
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MSCPA Legislative Brief
This week's Legislative Brief offers updates on Governor Baker signing amended legislation funding state government programs through October, the potential slow down of the reopening of the Massachusetts economy and more. READ THE NEWSLETTER
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| Member News
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Jay Kaufman, CPA
MSCPA Peer Review Director
Read our Q&A feature in our July issue of SumNews
with Jay Kaufman, CPA, peer review director at the MSCPA! Learn about his new role at the Society, how peer review has changed in the last 20+ years and more. MEET JAY
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BJ’S WHOLESALE CLUB INC., Westborough, announced that
LAURA FELICE, CPA, CGMA was recently featured in the
Journal of Accountancy’s column “The Last Word.”
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