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Dear Hannah,
I’m excited to announce the launch of the MSCPA’s ad campaign, “Why Use A CPA?” which was released on Wednesday. The campaign promotes the value that CPAs provide to their clients year-round, and their role as the trusted advisor. The video, which was created with feedback from our members, will run on social media through October 19 and drives traffic to the Find A CPA Directory. To add your firm to the Directory, visit our website. To watch the video, click on the image below or click here:
In addition, 28 firms took advantage of our opportunity and received customized videos that link to their firm’s website. Be on the lookout for them this fall! Together, we will raise awareness of the value CPAs deliver to their clients throughout all stages of life.
Have a great weekend!
Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO |
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| Members & Firms on the Move |
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- DICICCO, GULMAN & COMPANY LLP, Boston/Woburn, announced that:
- ERIC BOOKBINDER, CPA joined the board of the Commercial Finance Association’s New England Chapter;
- KARA CEFALO, CPA, MSA, PATRICK O’BEIRNE, CPA, MST, JEANNE ROBERTSON, CPA, MBA, and PATRICK TRASK, CPA, MST were promoted to managers;
- CHAD DAGRACA, CPA will host a webinar for architectural and engineering firms on November 2 discussing trends and KPIs to drive your business forward;
- KATHLEEN KAZMAREK, CPA, PFS will participate in a webinar on November 9 entitled, “What Estate Planning Topics Keep You up at Night and What to Do about Them”;
- ELISABETH O’TOOLE DA SILVA, CPA, CFF joined as a partner and ROBERT TEMKIN, CPA, CFF joined as a senior advisor. Both litigation and dispute experts joined the firm’s business advisory practice;
- DAVID SULLIVAN, JR., CPA will speak at a seminar on October 4 entitled, “The Future Is Now…Do You Have a Succession Plan?” Sullivan will also speak about “Understanding Tax Reform and Tax Opportunities for the A/E/C Firm” at Rusk O’Brien Gido + Partners, LLC’s Growth and Ownership Strategies Conference on November 9;
- KIMBERLY TRAIN, CPA, ABV will speak at the MSCPA’s South Shore Breakfast Forum: Forensic Accounting on September 28 and will speak at The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce event on October 12; and
- The firm will host its 6th Annual Real Estate Summit: Pulse of the Market – What’s Next in Real Estate on October 17.
- EDELSTEIN & COMPANY, LLP, Boston, announced that:
- MIKE BISSO was promoted to director of information technology;
- CASEY BLAKE was promoted to marketing manager;
- MARK BONIN, JOHN FATIGATI, RYAN LACHNEY, CRISTINA LEONE, COLLEEN MCCARTHY, CAROLINE SERIEKA, CPA and BRITTANI YEUNG were promoted to senior associates;
- BOB DIBARI, CPA, WENDY NOBREGA, CPA and ADRIENNE ZALESKI were promoted to managers;
- LISA GEORGE was promoted to human resources director;
- DAVID MCKAY, CPA joined as a partner and will serve as the assurance practice leader;
- KAYLA ZELLER, CPA was promoted to supervisor; and
- The firm participated in the St. Jude’s Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer in September.
- GRAY, GRAY & GRAY, LLP, Canton, announced that:
- RUTH BAKER was promoted to manager;
- KATELYN CORRELLAS and BRIAN TAIT were promoted to senior auditors;
- DANA FORTINI was promoted to manager;
- KEVIN HOWLEY, CPA joined as a partner;
- BRIAN JACOBSON was named director of field examinations and client accounting services; and
- ASHLEY OATES was promoted to audit supervisor.
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| Accounting in Extraordinary Times: Featuring AICPA President and CEO Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA |
| The CPA profession will be "unrecognizable in 10 years" according to President and CEO of the American Institute of CPAs Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA. Cybersecurity, blockchain, artificial intelligence and cognitive technologies will leave most practices radically altered – and the decisions firms make now will determine their future. In his riveting presentation, Melancon provides insight on the forces shaping the future of accounting and how the profession must evolve to stay ahead - and remain in business. |
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| Photos: Sips & CPAs - Young Professional Networking at Night Shift Brewery |
On Wednesday, September 20, young professionals gathered at the Night Shift Brewery in Everett for a night of beer, BBQ and networking. Attendees also listened to a brief presentation by Night Shift's CFO Richard Lindsay on the business of beer.
To view the photos from this event, click here. To download the photos, use password nightshift.
Thank you to our sponsors ConnectPay and Johnson O'Connor! |
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| South Shore Breakfast Forum: Forensic Accounting (9/28) |
Next Thursday, join Kimberley Train, CPA, ABV, Partner at DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP, for a discussion on forensic accounting at the Chateau Restaurant in Braintree!
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| Diversity in Business (10/10) |
As a part of HUBweek, Boston’s popular festival for the future that unites leaders from the top business sectors in Boston, we have partnered with PwC for an important conversation about the need for diversity in the workplace – and how it benefits businesses. Our introspective panel featuring CEO Amy Pitter, will cover unconscious bias in the hiring process, best practices for a diverse workplace, the role diversity plays in venture capital funding, filling the pipeline of future workers and the business benefits of increased diversity.
Registration is free! |
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| Membership Celtics Event (10/18) |
Join the MSCPA on Wednesday, October 18 to watch the Boston Celtics vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. Price includes face value ticket ($53) and open bar and appetizers at the pre-game networking event at The Harp.
Tickets are limited! This is a members-only event. You can only register 4 members per transaction.
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| Emerging Leaders Summit - Early Bird Special Ends on 9/30 |
Strengthen your business, networking, communication and leadership skills at our most popular conference for young professionals! A reception with drinks and light bites will follow. A photographer will also be available to update your headshot.
Take advantage of our earlybird special and save $25 on registration by using promo code ELS25 at checkout! |
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| Staring Down Retirement: Planning Strategies and Practical Advice (9/26) |
This presentation will provide updates on legislative proposals and tax reforms, and will discuss existing strategies for planning for distribution of retirement account assets. The presentation will also offer advice on various administrative issues that arise in working with plan administrators and beneficiaries.
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| The Ethical Leader (9/29) |
This course is designed for leaders of any size team (including individual contributors) to strengthen critical leadership skills, examine dilemmas that challenge a leader’s ethics and discuss how mindfulness can enhance your leadership capability.
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| Public Accounting Excel Bootcamp (10/16) |
This course provides new staff and interns with the tools and methods to effectively and efficiently use Excel. Participants will dramatically increase their efficiency in Excel and learn all the formulas and functions necessary to succeed at their job. This hands-on course is very interactive and engaging all while being fun and entertaining.
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| MSCPA Career Fair & Academic Expo (9/28) |
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| Join us at the premier Accounting Career Fair/Graduate School Expo in Boston next Thursday! Meet with representatives from local, regional and international firms looking to hire interns, entry-level and experienced staff. Need to complete your 150 credits? Explore educational programs from across New England. Registrants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to attend. |
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| New Volunteer Request |
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- Auditor - MA Council of Churches
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| Per Diem Job Opportunities |
- GW & Wade, LLC - Tax Preparer
- Levine, Caufield, Martin & Goldberg, PC - Tax Season Per Diem Tax Preparers and Reviewers
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| Save 20% on Job Postings |
| Save 20% on your fall job posting or job posting package. Enter promo code RAKE17 at checkout. This sale ends at 11:59 p.m. on September 30. If you have any questions, contact Kara at kkieran@mscpaonline.org. |
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| PJ Masks Live! (10/7 - 10/8) |
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The live show is based on eOne’s top-rated animated TV series, which airs daily on Disney Junior. Catboy, Owlette, Gekko and the Baddies will delight fans of all ages with live performances featuring world-class production, familiar and original music, acrobatics and immersive interactivity.
To purchase discounted tickets, click here and enter promo code: CLUBLINK.
To view more of our featured member benefits, click here. |
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| Living and Dying with an S Corporation |
Jay Darby, Esq. from Sullivan & Worcester LLP presented at this week's Federal Taxation Committee meeting. Download his presentation "Living and Dying with an S Corporation" to learn more about this topic and what the committee has to offer (log into The HUB using your MSCPA username and password).
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| PCPS Next Generation Firm Leader Self-Assessment |
| Firm leaders set the tone for the entire firm, with research showing that firm leaders are the most critical component in retaining great talent who in turn deliver outstanding client service. Assess your behaviors in six key areas of engagement using the PCPS Next Generation Firm Leader Self-Assessment tool to identify opportunities for growth. |
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- Health Coverage Insurance Fines-Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- IRS Audit Delays - "Consent to Extend Statute" Request
- MSCPA Committee Benefits
- Security Software for Desktop Computers
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