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CEO Corner
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Dear Hannah,
As you know, Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) is a heavy focus this year for the MSCPA as well as several accounting firms and companies. However, for us to all be successful in incorporating it in the workplace, it is imperative that we help fill the accounting pipeline with diverse candidates.
This year, the MSCPA partnered with NABA, Fisher College and Suffolk University to host the Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP), a free one-week, non-residential camp from July 29 – August 2 and from August 5 – August 9 for underrepresented high school students to learn more about the field of accounting and other business-related professions. I am pleased to say that the program was a huge success for the 30 students who attended. They enjoyed the program so much, that seven returned
for the second camp! Students participated in an etiquette lunch, mock interview sessions, panel discussions, firm visits at RSM and Deloitte as well as a trip to The Museum of Science and Fenway Park for a tour and business presentation. For me personally, the highlight of both weeks was judging the case competitions. Meeting and watching these young and intelligent people in action shows that the future of our profession is very bright! To view the photos from Fisher College, click here (download password:
fisher). To view the photos from Suffolk University, click here (download password: suffolk).
Special thanks to Deloitte and RSM for sponsoring! ACAP is just one initiative of the MSCPA's Educational Foundation, which strives to inspire and support the next generation of CPAs. It is with your support that we can help remove the barriers to enter the accounting profession, while filling firms and companies with qualified, diverse and motivated candidates.
Please click here to donate and to learn more about the Educational Foundation. Alternatively, you can contact Erica DeBiase at 617.303.2403 to make your contribution over the phone or mail a check to the Society, made payable to the MSCPA Educational Foundation.
Have a great weekend!
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO
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Get Involved
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Small Firm Roundtables (8/13 & 8/14)
Join us at various locations throughout the state for our summer Small Firm Roundtables! We'll cover billing for services provided, office workflow, software changes and more! To register for a specific location, click on the link below:
*Attendees will earn 2 CPE credits
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Cannabis Networking Group
We're considering creating a networking group for our members in the cannabis industry. If there is enough interest, we'll create the group in the fall. The format would depend on the interest level. Some possibilities include:
- Regional roundtables;
- Virtual networking groups; and
- Forming a new committee and/or a HUB community for those in this industry.
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| Resource for You
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The Capitol Account:
Summer 2019
The Summer 2019 edition of the MSCPA's
Capitol Account is live! Learn about our recent legislative activities and MSCPA initiatives as they relate to the accounting profession.
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Join Accountex USA in Boston (9/5 - 9/6)
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| 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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| CPE
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Audit Staff Essentials Level 1 - New Staff: Core Concepts (9/18 - 9/19)
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Understand the purpose and phases of an audit, learn the different types of procedures performed during each phase and the functions of common working papers, including the trial balance, lead sheets and financial statements, identify key concepts and techniques of interpersonal behavior and communication and more. REGISTER
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Financial Storytelling: The Key in Growing Your Organization to the Next Level (9/26)
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Learn how to present financial information to your organization and how to translate accounting/financial language into plain English through similar and understandable context, examine the value of using charts and pictures in financial presentations, understand why storytelling is an effective method of getting your recommendations and next-steps across to your audience and more. REGISTER
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Professional Ethics Update (9/27)
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Master the revised AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, identify ethical threats and safeguards associated with those in public practice and business, discuss recent changes, interpretations and non-authoritative guidance issued by PEEC and more. REGISTER
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Featured Member Benefit
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Flat Rate Discounts on UPS Shipping
MSCPA members can access new-and-improved flat rate pricing with savings of 45% on domestic next day/deferred, 25% on ground commercial/residential and up to 50% on additional services. Members can also take advantage of the UPS Smart Pickup® service for free. LEARN MORE
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| Career Center
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JOB POSTINGS
- Tax and Audit Seniors/Supervisors - Levine, Caufield, Martin & Goldberg, P.C. (LCMG)
- Per Diem Tax Preparation - Joseph B. Cohan & Associates, P.C.
- Tax Senior Associate - ALL CPAs
- Tax Manager/Tax Supervisor - ALL CPAs
- Senior Accountant (Tax & Audit) - Morris & Morris, P.C.
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Per Diem Job Postings
- Seasonal Tax Preparer - ALL CPAs
- Senior Accountant - Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company
- Seasonal Experienced Tax Preparer - Chiuve & Company, P.C.
- Tax Reviewer - Kesner, Godes & Morrissey, LLC
- Senior Accountant - YouthBuild USA, Inc.
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Member News
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AARON SMITH, P.C.,
East Longmeadow, announced that
ELISE MORIN was promoted to senior accountant.
BLUMSHAPIRO,
Boston/Newton/Quincy, announced that the firm merged with COWAN BOLDUC DOHERTY (CBD),
North Andover, on August 1.
E. J. CALLAHAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, Wakefield, announced that the firm was selected as one of the Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms in the U.S. by
Construction Executive.
EDELSTEIN & COMPANY LLP,
Boston, announced that
BRITTANY ANDERSON
and
STEPHEN BRADY were promoted to senior associates and
JOHN FATIGATI
and
CAROLINE SERIEKA, CPA were promoted to supervisors in the firm's audit practice. The firm also announced that:
- ALEXEY BERKOLAYKO, CPA, DAVID ORESMAN, COLLEEN MCCARTHY
and
VALERIE WALKER were promoted to supervisors and
CONCETTA LEO
and KRISTINE WHEELER were promoted to senior associates in the firm's tax practice;
- CASEY BLAKE was promoted to director of marketing;
- NICK CONNELLY
was promoted to systems administrator;
- DAVID JAMROG
was promoted to senior associate in the firm's healthcare practice; and
- RYAN LACHNEY, CPA
and BRITTANI YEUNG were promoted to supervisors in the firm's healthcare practice.
GRAY, GRAY & GRAY, LLP, Canton, announced that
MARTIN KIRSHNER, CPA was named a director and
ABBY ROSEN was promoted to senior staff accountant in the firm's client services department. The firm also announced that
DAN O'CONNELL, NATACHA GOMES, ANGELA LY
and
LINH TRUONG
were promoted to senior staff accountants in the firm's tax department.
MEYERS BROTHER KALICKA, P.C., Holyoke, announced that
MATTHEW NASH was promoted to audit manager.
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Sale of a Public Storage Rental Business
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave
Cannabis Industry Networking Group
CCH Prosystem fx Tax Support
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The MSCPA's Vendor Directory lists service providers and vendors who tailor their products and services to changing needs of CPAs and accounting professionals. It also includes MSCPA Corporate Partners which are companies that have supported the Society and worked closely with its members over the past several years. Submit an application to join the MSCPA's Vendor Directory and reach over 11,000 CPAs and accounting professionals. To view the Directoy, click here.
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LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL A PRACTICE?
We recently re-vamped our online classifieds for firms looking to acquire or sell their firms. Now you can learn critical information about the process that will help you determine your next step! Ads are included in the next available issue of
SumNews and posted on our website for potential buyers or sellers to view online. For more information, click here or contact Kristin Wells.
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Board Treasurer - The Longwood Players
Bookkeeper - Legacy Rescue
CPA - American Legion Post Sharon
Treasurer for Board of Directors - Engaging Schools
Finance Committee - Conway School of Landscape Design
CPA/CFO/Board - Phoenix Orchestra LTD
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