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Dear Elizabeth:
Today is September 11, and before I go any further with this message, I would like to pay tribute
to the 2,753 innocent people who lost their lives 14 years ago. We will never forget the victims, or the courage of the first responders and
passengers on Flight 93 who gave their all to help our country on the worst day in our nation's history. With you, I grieve for the dead and salute
the heroes. This fall means a number of very exciting events at the Society. An event I am personally very
excited about is our second annual Emerging Leaders
Summit.
Building on last year's
successful event, we crafted an agenda to inspire young professionals and provide practical advice on skills and behaviors to take your career to the
next level. We are excited to welcome Michelle Baca, whose company (Convergence Coaching) got rave reviews at last year's MAP Conference. At the
Summit, Michelle will address the essence of leadership and networking skills. These are precisely the skills young professionals need as they move
from managing themselves to managing others, and building important relationships with new and potential clients. Participants will also get a chance
to practice those skills at the networking reception at the end of the day.
Please mark your calendars to join us on
Friday, November 13 at the Sheraton Boston. Finally, to those of your who will be celebrating Rosh Hashanah
next week, I wish you a happy and healthy new year!
Amy A. Pitter
President & CEO
NETWORKING:
Young Professional Wine Tasting and Networking (10/20)
Join the MSCPA at one of Boston’s best tasting rooms. Network with other young
professionals while sampling wines ranging from Californian chenin blancs to Argentinian malbecs.
Sip & Socialize
(11/12)
Are you ready to get to the next level? Visit MC Spiedo in the Seaport District for cocktails and
networking with CPAs and lawyers. Make new contacts and unlock the possibilities in your career!
MEMBERSHIP:
Temporary Job Opportunities
Looking for extra help this tax season or for a seasonal position? Check out the temporary job opportunities on our website! New positions are posted regularly, and it's a great way to recruit quality candidates.
MSCPA Student Members on
Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter!
The MSCPA now has official Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat accounts for our student members. Each
social media platform uses the same username: @MSCPAstudent - Follow us on all three!
Need to Complete the 150-Hour Education Requirement?
Attend the MSCPA’s Graduate School Expo on September 25 at 1:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. It’s a one-stop
forum for working professionals to learn about programs that offer flexibility and convenience to qualify for the CPA designation. View a list of participating colleges and universities.
NEWS & RESOURCES:
College Students Think They Manage Money Well, But They Don't, Survey
Finds
Fifty-seven percent of the 751 students polled rated their financial management skills as “good” or
“excellent,” but their spending and saving behavior indicates their skills are not as sharp as they believe.
When Is It Too Late to Claim a Foreign Tax Credit?
A complex set of U.S. rules can limit or even prevent a multinational corporation from using
its foreign tax credits.
Six Strategies to Reduce Stress at
Work
Managing a busy workload and multiple priorities can be stressful, but these six strategies may help accountants lower the pressures on the job.
CPE:
Excel Bootcamp (9/30)
Excel is the accountant's tool
of choice for analyzing and reporting financial data, yet most accountants have never received any formal Excel training. As a result, many
accountants use time-consuming and error-prone processes to complete everyday tasks. All Excel users, regardless of your level of experience, need
this course!
Tax - Individual and Financial Planning Strategies (9/28)
Each year brings its own set of tax planning challenges, and 2015 is no exception. This course aims to inform tax planners with
the most important planning ideas wealthy clients, middle-income clients, and closely held business owners need to consider in 2015 to take advantage
of the present and plan for the future.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
IRS Allows Employers to 'Test Run' ACA
Reporting
The IRS says employers can now do a trial run of their electronic form filing for reporting requirements under the Affordable Care
Act, giving nervous employers and their benefit advisers a way to test for readiness in advance of the reporting deadlines.
August Revenue Collections Total $1.73 Billion
The DOR announced this week
that revenue collections for August exceeded the monthly benchmark by $34 million, totaling $1.73 billion. Year-to-date collections for the first two
months of the fiscal year are now $39 million over benchmark.
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