CPE & Event Calendar

Dive into the complexities of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and understand compliance requirements related to beneficial ownership information (BOI) in this 1-hour, can't-miss webinar. Learn how to:- Effectively communicate compliance requirements to clients- Craft comprehensive engagement letters- Evaluate service offerings- Mitigate risks Don't miss out on essential information that will enhance your firm's approach to CTA filing! This webinar is FREE to MassCPAs members, as part of our CPE PLUS program.

They are coming after your firm, your data, and your clients. They’ll steal your information (and your clients’) and hold your computer system for ransom. And it does not matter how big or small your firm is – you are their target. “They” are cyber criminals, equipped with the most sophisticated penetrative software, ransomware, and misdirection techniques ever created. Your defense against cybercriminals begins with a Written Information Security Plan (WISP), a document that lays the groundwork for a multi-layered shield to help thwart cyber intruders. A WISP is not just a good idea, it is required by cyber laws in all 50 states and many foreign jurisdictions. Konrad Martin, founder and CEO of Tech Advisors, Inc. – and a former CPA – has developed hundreds of WISPs for accounting firms and other professional services organizations. He knows what needs to be a WISP to comply with regulations, and how to move from the plans to an active defense. In this information-packed one-hour webinar, Konrad will offer actionable guidance on:• How to create a WISP that works• What needs to be included in a WISP to meet regulatory requirements• Which requirements have been added by the new Safeguards Rule• Why insurance companies review your WISP before writing cyber coverage• How often should you update your WISP• Steps to implement your WISP planso Layered defenseo Encryptiono Staff trainingo Cloud securityo Physical securityo Essential policieso “Planning to fail”• Why a WISP is NOT an incident response plan• How a business continuity plan can save your firm

MassCPAs’ new report, Workplace Inclusion: An Imperative for Change in the Accounting Profession, highlights inclusion challenges, makes the case for inclusive leaders and provides strategies for sustainable change. Inclusive leaders create organizations where employees know they belong, feel empowered to contribute and believe that their voices matter. Employees, in turn, are more loyal to inclusive leaders.   This impactful and interactive workshop will help leaders understand why they should lead inclusively, what inclusion means and why “disconnects” sometimes exist between leaders and employees. We’ll also review key takeaways from the report and explore issues specific to the accounting profession.

With four generations of professionals in the workplace today, each group, shaped by different experiences and trends, has its own general preferences, priorities and needs. This presentation will highlight key facts about today’s workforce and their impact on how managers hire, motivate and retain skilled professionals today.