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Dear Hannah,
It’s hard to believe that our State Tax Conference is only six days away. On Thursday, you’ll get the full rundown on tax reform and what it means for you and your clients, and hear from an amazing lineup of tax experts who will provide you with all the information you need for busy season. Come with your questions prepared, because our speakers are ready to help you tackle even the most complex issues! If you haven't registered, you can do that here.
January is a busy month around here; we’re also gearing up for our Nonprofit Conference, which is less than two weeks away. Recharge your passion for service with updates from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), information on how to prevent fraud, the evolving role of the CFO, audit deficiencies common among nonprofits, IRS form 990 and more! Our agenda is jam packed with essential information that you can't get anywhere else! You can register for this conference here.
The Society’s offices will be closed on Monday. As we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., let us commit to doing our part to realize the dream for our children, our communities and our nation that Dr. King imagined and spoke about so eloquently.
Have a great weekend!
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO |
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| Let's Get Steppin'! |
Sign up for our second annual MSCPA Fitness Challenge, sponsored this year by IFP/Harbor Strategies Group, to help you stay active this tax season and winter! The challenge will run Monday, February 5 – Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Gather your coworkers and sign up a team by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 4. Team totals are calculated by average, so teams of any size are welcome (individuals too!). An award will be presented to the winners of each team with the highest average steps of the following categories:
- Sole Practitioner/Individual;
- 2-10 Participants;
- 10 – 50 Participants; and
- Over 50 Participants.
For more information on the fitness challenge, click here. |
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| The January Issue of SumNews Is Here! |
See what's new for MSCPA members in 2018, read the latest Buzz, welcome new members, view photos from some of our recent events and more! Click here to view the digital edition of SumNews!
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| Become a Firm Ambassador |
| We’re revamping our firm ambassador program and looking for new volunteers. Ambassadors will serve as the link between the MSCPA, young professionals and your firm. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to new networks, receive recognition and get the inside scoop on all things MSCPA. For more information on this program, click here. If you’re interested in learning more, contact Kara Kieran. |
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| Track Your CPE |
Have you been using our CPE Tracker? The CPE Tracker allows you to track your credits for free, from anywhere at any time! Simply login to the website and the CPE Tracker, where you can add webinars and credits earned in and out of the MSCPA, and view how many credits you need to satisfy the Massachusetts requirement.
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| Small Firms: Take Our Tax Season Survey |
| The MSCPA is conducting a survey to learn about small firm (25 or fewer staff) practices and potential issues during tax season. The survey was developed with input from the new MSCPA Small Firm Steering Committee, and the data will be aggregated and distributed to participants to help you benchmark best practices. If you wish to receive a copy of the results, you must include your name and email address at the end of the survey. The deadline to complete the survey is January 19. |
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| Give a Scholarship |
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| Your contribution to the MSCPA’s Educational Foundation will fund a scholarship to a Massachusetts accounting student. Join this growing list of firms who are helping accounting students enter the profession. Every gift counts! The deadline to contribute is February 1. |
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| Members & Firms on the Move |
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- AAFCPAs, Westborough/Boston/Wellesley, announced that:
- LOBNA BEN-NETICHA, CPA, AN LE, CPA, ANGELINA LU, JAMES MASISON, REECE O’CONNOR, TATIANA PETUKHOVA and ROBERT SHAW were promoted to semi-senior accountants;
- MICHELLE BOND joined the firm as a tax supervisor;
- JOHN BUCKLEY, CPA, CGMA and TOM MULDOON, CPA, CGMA along with clients CINDY FANIKOS, CPA, CFO, St. John's Prep, TIM PARSON, director of finance and operations and JOANNE MCDANIEL, associate director of finance of Beaver Country Day School will present educational sessions to school business officers at NBOA 2018, March 4 - 7, on training your Board to be better fiduciaries and delivering the numbers to your school’s diverse constituencies;
- MATT DOMINY was promoted to senior tax accountant;
- CHRISTOPHER GENDRON joined the firm as healthcare consulting and reimbursement strategist;
- JEANIE GORLOVSKY-SCHEPP, CPA will lead a training on Correcting Common Form 990 Errors: Identifying Audit Triggers and Remedying Prior Year Filings in collaboration with Strafford Publications, Inc., on January 30;
- CARLA MCCALL, CPA, CGMA will share her advice and perspectives with fellow Boston businesswomen as part of the Boston Business Journal’s mentoring on February 12;
- AMY QUINN was promoted to senior talent acquisition specialist; and
- The firm was featured in Chief Executive with an article titled “How to Build the Right Bridges with your CFO,” and in CPA Practice Advisor with an article titled “Survey Shows CFOs Combat Talent and Data Challenges with Strategic Tech Investments.”
- CRR LLP, Wakefield, announced that HOLLY MAGUIRE joined the firm’s administrative team.
- QRGA, LLP, Norwood, announced that RUTH BAKER and CONNOR HICHENS joined the firm and will provide accounting, tax and consulting services for the firm’s clients across a wide range of industries.
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| Photos: Trivia Night |
Over 100 geniuses met up at the West End Johnnie's in Boston last night for some trivia, drinks and mingling. Congratulations to our top three teams:
1st place: Warped Tour (KLR)
2nd place: LIFO the Party (Katz, Nannis + Solomon)
3rd place: Mind the GAAP (Raphael & Raphael)
To view the photos from this event, click here. To download the photos, use the password: trivia. |
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| South Shore Breakfast Forum: Annual State Tax Update (1/25) |
On Thursday, January 25, join Jason Goloboy, CPA, principal at Kevin P. Martin & Associates, for an annual state tax update at the Chateau Restaurant in Braintree!
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| The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: A Guide to the Most Sweeping Tax Reform in Over 30 Years (2/1) |
With the passage of the GOP tax bill by Congress on December 20, the long road to tax reform has brought us the largest overhaul to the tax code since 1986. This seminar will get you up to speed on all of the critical aspects of the new law and prepare you to effectively advise both your individual and business clients.
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| Two Upcoming Conferences |
The MSCPA will host two conferences for students in March:
- 3/9: High school students will have an opportunity to preview the profession and learn about the opportunities available to them in accounting at our “Is Accounting For Me?” Conference; and
- 3/28: College students will attend a workshop to help prepare them for their transition into the accounting industry and their first year on the job by attending “The Next Step” which includes a series of panel discussions featuring recruiters, CPAs and young professionals.
If you are a recruiter, young professional or CPA who would like to serve as a panelist at either of these two events, please contact Erica DeBiase with a short professional bio to be considered. |
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| The Massachusetts Business Educators Association (MBEA) |
The Massachusetts Business Educators Association (MBEA) is coordinating an effort to support legislation to establish financial literacy standards in Massachusetts. The MSCPA has long supported this initiative, and submitted a testimony during a hearing before the Joint Committee on Education in June. If you are interested in supporting the initiative, click here.
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| LIMITED TIME OFFER! |
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MSCPA has partnered with The Business Source to offer concise summaries of books you need to read. Each month learn best practices and gain powerful insights from leading-edge thinkers, industry experts and world renowned business gurus …and the summaries take just 15 minutes to read or listen to!
And best of all, we’ve arranged a special price especially for MSCPA members – 70% off the regular price (a savings of $91)! Click here for details about this limited time offer.
Click this link to see a quick video overview: The Business Source - Overview. |
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| Last Call for Buzz and Classified Announcements |
| Do you have news to share? Submissions to the MSCPA’s Buzz section and Classified advertisements in SumNews magazine are due Tuesday, January 16. This issue will reach members in March. For more information about the Buzz, email Hannah Naranjo. For information and pricing for our Classified ads, email Kristin Wells. To view our January issue, click here. |
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| Upcoming Committee Meeting |
- Accounting & Auditing (1/17)
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| Volunteer Requests |
- Audit Committee Member - Massachusetts Association of Realtors
- Advisor - WeCanTest
- Board Treasurer - Virginia Thurston Healing Garden Cancer Support Center
- CPA - Friends of the Mendell
- Set Up and Review of Accountant Practices - Agni Institute
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| Job Postings |
- Controller - Barton Associates
- Staff Accountant - Michael J. Raymond CPA
- Deputy Director of Internal Audit - Massachusetts Port Authority/Massport
- Audit Supervisors & Seniors - Katz, Nannis + Solomon, P.C.
- Estate and Financial Planning Associate - Boston Financial Management, LLC
- Assistant Controller - Suffolk University
- Tax Account - Seasonal (Per Diem) - AAFCPAs
- Tax Accountant - Berkowitz & Associates
- Tax Manager- ALL CPAs
- Tax Senior Associate - ALL CPAs
- Audit Supervisors & Seniors - Katz, Nannis + Solomon, P.C.
- Tax Manager - KLR
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| Per Diem Job Postings |
- Experienced Income Tax Preparer - Milldam Tax Associates
- CPA/Tax Return Reviewer - Kline & Company, CPA, PC
- Tax Per Diem - Michael J. Raymond CPA
- Tax Preparer - Corporate and Individual (Tax Season and Beyond)
- Tax Season Per Diem - O'Brien Riley & Ryan PC
- Tax Return Preparer/Reviewer - Vaillette & Sipowicz LLC
- Tax Accountant with 5 + Years - Robert L. Coval CPA
- Sole Proprietor - Max Bauer, CPA
- Accountant/Tax Preparer - Thomas R. Pope, CPA, PC
- Individual and Business Tax Return Preparer - Nicholas A. Papakyrikos, CPA, PC
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- Reverse Mortgages
- Famous CPAs
- IRS Updated Withholding Tables for 2018
- Future for a DISC
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