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Win a $100 Amazon Gift Card—Compliments of AAFCPAs at CHCANNY 2025
Thank you for visiting AAFCPAs at CHCANNY 2025! Complete the form below for your chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Submissions will close Thursday, October 23rd, at 10:00 AM ET. While you’re here, be sure to connect with us—AAFCPAs helps Community Health Centers and nonprofit organizations strengthen financial performance, ensure compliance, and drive […]
Belanger, Whittemore to Present Audit-Proofing Strategies for Nonprofits at MNN Conference
Katie Belanger, Partner at AAFCPAs and leader in the firm’s Human & Social Services practice along with Lisa Whittemore, Partner, Risk Advisory will present at the 2025 MNN Annual Conference on October 22 at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. This workshop, A CPA, CFO and CFE Walk Into A Bar… Audit-Proofing Your Organization, equips […]
Understanding Your ITGCs: Why They Matter and How to Strengthen Them
IT General Controls (ITGCs) are under increasing scrutiny—and the consequences of failure are growing. CEOs, CFOs, and Boards are often blindsided by assessment findings, risk exceptions, and regulatory pressure tied to weak or outdated IT controls. These issues aren’t just technical—they’re strategic, with real implications for financial integrity, compliance, and reputation. In this webinar, we’ll […]
Carla McCall Recognized as One of Boston Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business
Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, managing partner of AAFCPAs, has been named one of the Boston Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business 2025. Selected from more than 140 nominations, McCall will be honored at an awards luncheon on December 4 at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza in Boston. The 2025 Icon Awards: A Women Who Mean […]
AAF Wealth Management Q3 2025 Market Insights
In an ongoing commitment to keep you abreast on a range of issues that might affect your business, AAFCPAs is pleased to share Q3 2025 Market Insights published by AAF Wealth Management. This provides investors with an understanding of what’s driven performance of late. Global securities markets have maintained impressive momentum in 2025, delivering strong […]
Regulatory Update: Massachusetts Extends FY25 UFR Deadline to January 15, 2026
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware, in response to the delayed release of the Federal Compliance Supplement, the Massachusetts Operational Services Division (OSD) has announced a statewide extension for FY25 Uniform Financial Report (UFR) submissions. This update provides clarity and relief for providers navigating compliance timelines. Note: The 60-day extension applies only to contractors required […]
2025-2026 Tax Planning Guide for Business and Individuals
Proactive tax planning is always important, but this year brings new considerations. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law July 4, introduced significant changes, many of which take effect in 2025. These provisions may require adjustments to strategies you have used in the past, and they create new opportunities for those who […]
There Are Automation Opportunities in Your Everyday Operations
Most organizations are busy enough just keeping up with daily responsibilities. When operations rely on habit and deadlines, it is easy to overlook the quiet drag of manual tasks, i.e. the form re-entered in three systems, the spreadsheet passed around for approvals, the weekly report that takes hours to compile. These inefficiencies often remain hidden […]
Positive Changes for R&E Tax Deductions Under OBBB
For decades, companies have navigated the complexities involved in deducting research and experimental expenditures. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act with the newly released Revenue Procedure 2025-28 changes that landscape. Starting with tax years after December 31, 2024, domestic research and development expenses may be deducted immediately, replacing the prior five-year capitalization and amortization […]