Courtney McFarland Selected for MassCPAs’ Women to Watch Award

Posted on October 9, 2023

Boston, MA (October 9, 2023)—AAFCPAs, a preeminent 300+ employee CPA and consulting firm specializing in tax, assurance, accounting, wealth management, business process and IT advisory solutions, is pleased to announce that Courtney McFarland, CPA, MSA, 340B ACE, Partner has been selected as recipient of the 15th Annual MassCPAs Women to Watch Award in the Experienced Leader category. She will be recognized and will participate in a panel discussion as one of seven recipients at the MassCPAs’ Women’s Leadership Summit on October 26 at the Westin Hotel in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Courtney was nominated on behalf of AAFCPAs’ Women’s Opportunity Network Executive Committee, praised for her commitment to advising clients in the firm’s healthcare niche. She was commended for mentoring young professionals, for giving back to the nonprofit community, and for her exceptional communication and active listening skills. Courtney joined AAFCPAs in 2004 and was promoted to Partner in 2019.

“From her earliest days with AAFCPAs, Courtney has always exuded the spirit of an emerging leader,” said Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner at AAFCPAs. “Her unwavering passion for serving vulnerable populations has been nothing short of inspirational. With each challenge, she’s risen, carving her own unique path with determination and grace. It’s a privilege to witness her evolution into the experienced leader she is today, earning not just respect but the genuine affection of those around her. She truly embodies the essence of a go-getter, turning every hurdle into a stepping stone.”

Courtney joins a distinguished group of her peers at AAFCPAs. Past AAFCPAs honorees of the MassCPAs’ Women to Watch Awards include Janice O’Reilly (2018), Katie Belanger (2014), Carla McCall (2013), and AAFCPAs’ Alumni Tracy LeMaire (2018).

About the Author

Courtney McFarland, CPA, MSA, 340B ACE

Courtney is an audit partner in the firm’s Healthcare Practice with over 15 years of assurance experience and a comprehensive understanding of the nuances of the healthcare industry. She delivers a full range of solutions solving the challenges that AAFCPAs’ healthcare clients face, including: audits in accordance with Uniform Guidance/Single Audit and Government Auditing Standards, 340B pharmacy program requirements, best practices for reconciliation & analysis of statistical and programmatic data, tracking and monitoring risk-based contracts, maximizing reimbursements, and guidance on healthcare reform. Courtney is a member of AAFCPAs’ Revenue Recognition Task Force, dedicated to helping the firm and clients understand best practices for an efficient and effective implementation of the robust new framework.