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Dear Elizabeth:
In the past five months, I’ve met many firm partners who are confronting challenges as they
try to grow their firms in an era of increasing complexity and competition. I’ve also met those who are edging toward retirement, but lack an
exit strategy. As the baby boomers age (and I am one of them!) succession planning and staffing are becoming the most important issues facing our
profession today. Comprehensive succession plans will retain your best employees, prepare your partners and clients and groom the next generation of
firm leaders.
How are firms and solo
practitioners finding the time to plan and meet existing client demands? Find out at the New England Practice Management Conference.
Please join your colleagues and industry thought leaders (including Sam Allred, CPA, Jason Blumer, CPA, Daniel Hood and Jina Etienne) for
presentations and discussions on succession planning, growth strategies, innovations, meeting staffing challenges, increasing diversity and so much
more. The conference, which is an incredible forum for leaders to share best practices, network and gain the knowledge necessary to succeed beyond
2015, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18 through Friday, Nov. 20 at Mohegan Sun.
I hope to see you there!
Amy A. Pitter
President & CEO
NETWORKING & MEMBERSHIP:
Temporary Job Opportunities
Looking for temporary or seasonal work? Check out the temporary job opportunities on our website. New positions are posted regularly.
MSCPA Membership Night at the Celtics (11/18)
Join the MSCPA on
Wednesday, November 18 to watch the Boston Celtics vs. the Dallas Mavericks. A pre-game gathering will be held at the Harp (appetizers and an open bar
will be provided).
NEWS &
RESOURCES:
The 17 Game-Changing Ideas for CPA Firms
"Coopetition," where competition meets cooperation, is not new, but may be more pervasive as businesses seek innovative ways to capture
customers' attention. Learn how firms can leverage coopetition to create efficiencies, save money and develop a more agile team.
Quiz: Test Your Networking Fitness
A strong network will keep your career on track, but are you doing what it takes to keep your network in shape? Take this 8-question quiz to find out.
More Role Models Could Mean More Female CFOs
The number of women in the top finance role has doubled since 2005, but the total remains less than 15%
of all CFOs, as new data indicates. Three female CPAs who have served as CFOs offer advice on ascending to the C-suite.
SEC Filers, Private Companies Report Rise in Audit Fees
Audit fees rose in 2014 compared with the previous year
for SEC filers and private companies, according to a new report.
CPE:
Disclosure: The Key to Financial Statements (10/22)
Keep your professional
reputation stellar by making sure your financial statements are up to speed. Find out how to explain and illustrate disclosure requirements, clear
misconceptions about practice problems and correct disclosure deficiencies most frequently cited by peer reviewers.
Alternatives to GAAP -
Using Special Purpose Frameworks (10/26)
Alternative accounting reporting methods can be more useful, relevant, consistent and
cost-effective for countless non-SEC registered businesses. This course discusses the cash basis, modified cash basis, income tax basis and the
AICPA's Financial Reporting Framework for Small and Medium-Sized Entities and reviews differences between GAAP and SPFs. This is a must attend
session!
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
DOR Updates
- September Revenue Collections Total
$2.553 Billion
- Electronic Filing and Payment Requirements Extended to Additional Tax Types
- Interest Rate on Overpayments and Underpayments
- Tax Changes in the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget
DOR Regulatory Review
As part of the Baker Administration’s
regulatory review process, the Department of Revenue is seeking practitioner feedback on areas of the Department’s regulation that are unduly
burdensome as well as areas that are helpful to you and your clients. You can take the DOR’s survey here.
If you'd like to add your
comments to the MSCPA's collective set of recommendations, contact Zach Donah.
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