History of AAFCPAs
AAFCPAs (formerly Alexander Aronson Finning CPAs) is the premier CPA and consulting firm based in New England. Our clients consider us an attractive alternative to the Big 4 and national CPA firms. We strive to be the best, not the biggest. We conduct business with sincerity.
Founded by Herb Alexander
Founded in 1973 by entrepreneur Herb Alexander, our high standards of service excellence were born.
Opens Wellesley Office
In 1983, Alexander, Aronson, Finning & Co PC opens a Wellesley, MA office, and in 1984 its Boston office.
A New Headquarters
In 1987, 21 East Main Street, Westborough, MA becomes the firm’s headquarters.
Wealth Management
In 2000, Joel Aronson starts the firm’s Wealth Management practice.
Leadership Transition
Carla M. McCall, CPA and David P. McManus, CPA are named Co-Managing Partners after a successful transition of leadership from our founder, Herb Alexander.
Wealth Management RIA
AAF Wealth Management (fka HighSight) becomes an SEC Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firm.
Business & IT Consulting
In 2013, the firm establishes its Business Process & IT Consulting practice with the addition of James Jumes.
A New Brand
In 2015, Alexander, Aronson, Finning & Co PC rebrands and changes name to AAFCPAs.
10% Back to Nonprofits
In 2015, AAFCPAs formalizes its 10% Back to Nonprofits program.
Outsourced Accounting & Advisory
In 2016, the firm establishes its Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Solutions practice.
Headquarters Growth
In 2017, the firm moves headquarters to 50 Washington St, Westborough, MA to accommodate growth.
Innovation Focus
In 2018, AAFCPAs establishes its Innovation Lab.
Office Expansion
In 2019, AAFCPAs adds 3,000 square feet of office space to its headquarters location.
Acquisition by AAFCPAs
In 2020, AAFCPAs acquires Scott A. Goffstein & Associates, a 14-person CPA firm based in Waltham, MA, adding to our expertise in international tax and managed accounting.
Carla McCall, Managing Partner
In 2020, Carla McCall assumes sole responsibility of Managing Partner.
Flexible Work
In 2021, AAFCPAs announces its flexible, “Work from Anywhere” policy for staff. Our talent footprint expands across the U.S.
Top 100 Firm
In 2023, AAFCPAs ranks #93 on INSIDE Public Accounting’s annual ranking of the nation’s Top 100 Firms.
AAFCPAs Celebrates 50 Years of Impact!
We’re proven. We’re growing. We’re genuine. Our people like it here. So will you.