Friday@Five has arrived!

CEO CORNER

Dear Hannah,

Last week I had the pleasure of presenting at “Perspectives on a Changing Profession,” an MSCPA sponsored luncheon for educators. Seventy faculty members representing 29 institutions gathered to learn about changes in accounting, and ways to adapt their curriculum to prepare students to be successful in the new profession. Attendees also heard an update on changes in the profession and a panel discussion where educators described the solutions they are developing to increase business and soft skill development, and data analytics and technical skills. Thank you to MSCPA members John Micalizzi and Len Pepe, CPA and to Tim Mitchell and Charlie Bame-Aldred for their participation! It was a wonderful event, and the information will truly benefit the future leaders of our profession.

Speaking of students, the MSCPA’s Educational Foundation has received double the number of applications to our scholarship program this year – which, unfortunately, means we won’t be able to offer scholarships to many deserving students in need. If you have not donated, either as a firm or individual, please consider making a contribution. There are a lot of bright young minds who could use your help! To make your contribution, please visit our website or contact Barbara Iannoni at biannoni@mscpaonline.org.

Have a great weekend!

Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO

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MSCPA FITNESS CHALLENGE

Last Chance to Sign Up for the MSCPA Fitness Challenge!

Don't forget to 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 begins this Monday, February 5 and ends on Tuesday, April 17. Gather your coworkers and sign up a team by 11:59 p.m. this Sunday, February 4.

To join the challenge, c lick here. Once you have successfully joined, please select or create the team that you will be competing with on the ChallengeRunner website.

If you have questions or need assistance, we've compiled a FAQ sheet that covers all of the essential information you need to commit to get fit!

Let's get steppin'!

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#CPATaxTalk: Submit Your Tip!

During tax season, the MSCPA will host #CPATaxTalk on Twitter. Submit your best tax season advice for individuals or businesses, and we will post it to the Society’s Twitter account, @MASocietyofCPAs, and tag you/your firm. With over 6,000 followers, this is a great opportunity to get in front of potential clients and gain recognition for your firm. Whether it’s advice on how to avoid an audit, tips for late filers or trends you’re noticing as tax season progresses, we want to share it! Please contact Elizabeth Emanuelson at eemanuelson@mscpaonline.org for more information and to submit your tip.

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Upcoming Committee Meeting

Litigation Consulting & Business Valuation (2/5)

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Volunteer Requests

Bookkeeper and/or CPA - Come Unity
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
Board Member - CDA Collaborative Learning Projects

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MEMBER NEWS

Members & Firms on the Move

EDELSTEIN & COMPANY, Boston, announced that JESSE GILLETT, CPA was promoted to principal and BETHANY KELLY, DANIELLE MCDONAGH, CPA and ELIZABETH RUBINO were promoted to managers.
LITMANGERSON ASSOCIATES, Woburn, announced that:
- MITCHELL BURKE joined the firm as an associate accountant;
- MICHELE DEAN and SHARON DELMORE joined the firm as administrators;
- JAMES DECESAR joined the firm as A&A manager;
- ROBERT HART, CPA, principal of assurance and accounting, joined the Board of the Angkor Dance Troupe in Lowell;
- SHANNON JOHNSTON was promoted to senior associate;
- KELLY MCDERMOTT joined the firm as a marketing manager; and
- ALICIA RASPA, CPA, A&A manager, earned her FSA credential from the SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standard Board).
NEWBURG & COMPANY, LLP, Waltham, announced that ALECIA COLEMAN, CPA, MSA was promoted to supervisor and MICHAEL DESMOND was promoted to senior staff accountant.
RODMAN CPAs, Waltham, announced that THOMAS ASTORE, CPA, JD, partner, was appointed to the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) Finance Committee.

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CAREER CENTER

Job Postings

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Accounting (MCCC/MTA Unit Position) - Greenfield Community College
Tax Preparer - Fiduciary Trust Company
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

Per Diem Tax Preparer - Karen M. Saporito, CPA
Per Diem Bookkeeper - Sobieski Financial
Tax Preparation Per Diem - Morneau & Blanchette Inc
Personal Tax Return Preparer - Belanger & Co PC
Administrative Assistant - Scott A. Goffstein & Associates, LLP
Per Diem Tax Preparation - Cutler Surabian PC
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) - D.E. Rodrigues & Company, Inc.
Tax Season Per Diem - O'Brien Riley & Ryan PC

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FUTURE CPAs

MSCPA Outstanding Accounting Educator Award

Would you like to recognize a professor for their excellence in the classroom? The MSCPA's Outstanding Accounting Educator Award is designed to acknowledge an MSCPA member who is a full-time educator and actively involved in the accounting profession. The winner will receive an award of $1,000 to further his/her professional development and a matching gift will be given to the college's accounting department in their honor. The award will be presented at the Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy on May 23.

The nomination deadline is March 1, 2018.

OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM