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Dear Hannah,
We continue to hear that
developing staff is key to retaining them, and it’s critical
for these young professionals to learn the business and
communication skills they need to take on leadership roles at
their firms and organizations. Our Emerging
Leaders Summit is the perfect opportunity to build
these skills, and strengthen existing ones, that you need to
take the next step in your career. The Summit
will take place virtually on December 13 and 14 (two
half-days). We have an amazing lineup of speakers (get
a preview here), and you won’t want to miss out! To
register, click here.
I also wanted to remind you of two other ways we can help you
grow your career:
- Get
Involved Webinar: Join MassCPAs’ membership team
on December 9 for a 30-minute dive into our programs,
committees, networking opportunities and roundtables – and
how you can make the most of your membership. Plus, it’s
free! Sign
up here.
- NEW!
Out of State Roundtable: Designed for members who have
moved out of New England and continue to work remotely for
their Massachusetts-based firms/organizations, this new
roundtable is where you can connect with others in the
same boat and ask questions, share stories and be a
sounding board for your peers. Our first meeting will be
on January 7, 2022, and you
can register here. As a reminder, MassCPAs roundtables
and committees are free as part of your member
perks!
MassCPAs is always
looking for feedback on ways we can better serve you. Your
ideas help shape our programs and ensure you get the resources
and information you need to succeed in the profession. If you
have any suggestions, please feel welcome to email me any time.
Lastly, happy Hanukkah to our members who are celebrating -
Chag sameach!
Amy Pitter
MassCPAs President and CEO
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Join a MassCPAs Committee
Stay on top of
issues impacting your firm/company, get updates on changes
happening in the profession and expand your network by
joining a MassCPAs
committee!
We're excited to announce a NEW
committee launching in 2022...the Cryptocurrency &
Blockchain Committee! To learn more,
contact committee liaison Jill Foley.
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December Committee Meetings
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Small Firm Roundtables (12/14 - 12/17)
Connect with fellow small firm members
in an open discussion about challenges and successes! We'll cover
preparing for the upcoming tax season, staffing retention
and when to hire new employees, technology that has aided
your practice and much more! Please limit your registration
to one location:
- Andover | Tuesday,
12/14 | 12:00 p.m. | REGISTER
- Braintree | Tuesday,
12/14 | 12:00 p.m. | REGISTER
- New Bedford | Tuesday,
12/14 | 9:00 a.m. | REGISTER
- Cape & Islands |
Wednesday, 12/15 | 12:00 p.m. | REGISTER
- Westborough |
Wednesday, 12/15 | 9:00 a.m. | REGISTER
- Western MA |
Wednesday, 12/15 | 12:00 p.m. | REGISTER
- Woburn | Thursday,
12/16 | 9:00 a.m. | REGISTER
- Attleboro | Friday,
12/17 | 9:00 a.m. | REGISTER
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Important Legislative Update
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ARPA
Bill Passed, Addresses Forgiven 2021 PPP Loans
Today,
the Massachusetts Legislature enacted the $4 billion American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) legislation that, among many
important investments and initiatives, makes forgiven 2021
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and other federal loans
and state-specific grants nontaxable in Massachusetts for all
recipients. We are grateful to the Legislature for their
commitment to supporting MassCPAs’ members and the thousands of
small business clients you represent. The legislation now goes to
Governor Baker, who is expected to sign the bill into law.
Finally, a special thanks to those who contacted their state
legislators to support this important piece of legislation. Your
advocacy has made a difference. To read the bill, click
here.
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LAST CHANCE TO
REGISTER! Our 2021
Virtual Federal Tax Camp is next week! Our go-to
tax guru Sue Smith, CPA, will discuss everything you
need to know for a successful busy season, including
the ARPA and Consolidated Appropriations Act of
2021, SBA PPP and EIDL loans, the CARES Act and
more. REGISTER
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Our State
Tax Virtual Conference returns January 13-14, 2022! Join us for a
two half-day virtual conference that is sure to set
you and your organization up for a successful year! This
is a great opportunity for you to learn about hot
topics, meet experts in the field and boost your network. REGISTER
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Our Nonprofit
Virtual Conference returns January 20-22, 2022! Join
us for a two half-day virtual conference that will provide
you with the essential information you need to help guide
your business and clients! REGISTER
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Gain deep insights into the process of
an incident response. You'll also discuss third-party
vendor management, public notification of a cyber-incident,
damage control, response strategies and more.
REGISTER
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Review the implications of employee
misconduct, as well as cybercrime and key preventative
measures. You'll also learn how to limit the human factor
as a cause of destruction to your organization by learning
how to guide employees and put the proper tactics in place.
REGISTER
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These webinars are free as part of CPE PLUS, a member
benefit!
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SAVE THE DATES! Join us for
a night of trivia, food and drinks on Thursday, January
20, in Western MA or on Thursday, January 27, in
Boston! Stay tuned for location details!
Teams can be anywhere from two to
six people, and firms/companies are encouraged to enter
more than one team. Registration includes drink tickets
and heavy appetizers. If you have any questions,
contact Brendan
Sullivan.
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Please note: MassCPAs is closely monitoring
COVID-19, and will keep you informed on any changes to this
event.
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FREE Resource: Make Client Accounting Services a
Win-Win
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Make Client Accounting Services A
Win-Win
Learn why DIY accounting systems cause undue pain for
both small business owners and for accountants, how
client accounting services can help eliminate that pain
and open up new opportunities for accountants to better
serve their clients and more. LEARN
MORE
This resource is available to you for FREE in MassCPAs’
Knowledge Center!
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BERRYDUNN, Waltham, announced
that the firm was recognized as one of “America’s Best Tax and
Accounting Firms” in 2022 by Forbes.
PARESKY
FLITT & COMPANY, LLP, Wayland, announced that LARY LOVETT II
and DANAE
SILVER joined as accountants.
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Tax
Treatment for Insurance Rent Replacement Income/In Service Date
for Rental Real Estate
Pass-Thru Entity Excise Tax (PTE)
S Corporation Distribution of Installment Notes and "Sting
Tax"
Starting Salary
READ
MORE
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Do you
want to develop leadership skills?
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*See
the results in next week’s Friday@Five!
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Last
week's results:
What is
your favorite Thanksgiving dish?
43% Turkey
and gravy
14% Mashed
potatoes/
sweet
potatoes
21% Stuffing
0% Cranberry
sauce
22% Pie!
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MassCPAs
Legislative Brief
This
week's newsletter featured Governor Baker and Lt. Governor
Polito announcing they will not be running for a third term,
the MA DOR's updated SALT FAQs and more.
READ THE NEWSLETTER
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