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AAFCPAs’ Tax Practice Recommends Individual Tax Planning Considerations with Respect to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

AAFCPAs’ Tax Practice Recommends Individual Tax Planning Considerations with Respect to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

On Friday, December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) (the “TCJA”). The final legislation is lengthy and complex, and the AAFCPAs tax practice recommends the following individual tax planning considerations. As mentioned in a previous blog, the law specifically disallows the strategy of prepaying 2018 state income taxes […]

AAFCPAs Advises Clients on Year End Tax Savings Strategies in Response to Tax Bill Conference Report

AAFCPAs Advises Clients on Year End Tax Savings Strategies in Response to Tax Bill Conference Report

On Friday, December 15, Congress released the contents of the Conference Report to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The bill requires a final vote this week in both the House and Senate, at which point it will be sent to the White House for the President’s signature. The stated goal is to have the […]

AAFCPAs is Recipient of Sustainable Business Award
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AAFCPAs is Recipient of Sustainable Business Award

AAFCPAs is excited to announce that the firm was recognized with a Sustainable Business Award at the Westborough Economic Development Committee’s (EDC) 2017 Annual Review and Celebratory Event. “We sincerely appreciate everything you do to help businesses throughout the region grow with your CPA Firm services, along with your commitment to the Town of Westborough,” […]

Regulatory Concerns Ease For The World’s CFOs
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Regulatory Concerns Ease For The World’s CFOs

PYMNTS | Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) have more on their plates than ever before. Financial management and strategy is now only part of the job description, which has come to include guiding their organizations’ tech adoption, cybersecurity efforts and growth strategy as well. 33 percent of CFOs surveyed by AAFCPAs said their biggest challenge was limitations on […]

AAFCPAs to Present on Strategic Budgeting for Association Executives
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AAFCPAs to Present on Strategic Budgeting for Association Executives

AAFCPAs’ Jeffrey Cicolini, CPA, CGMA will present an educational workshop titled “Rethinking Your Budget – Leading a More Comprehensive Financial Planning Process.” This session is part of the New England Society of Association Executive’s (NE/SAE) Annual Management Conference, scheduled for January 18-19, 2018, in Newton, MA. This presentation will provide insight to association executive management […]

Survey Shows CFOs Combat Talent and Data Challenges with Strategic Tech Investments
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Survey Shows CFOs Combat Talent and Data Challenges with Strategic Tech Investments

CPA Practice Advisor | One third of CFOs surveyed report human resource (talent) limitations and team bandwidth as the primary challenge in meeting the expectations of their CEO, according to a recent survey of financial executives by AAFCPAs. There is high demand for technical financial expertise, and that demand is only going to increase.

Happy Holidays, from AAFCPAs!
AAFCPAs Happy Holidays 2017

Happy Holidays, from AAFCPAs!

All of us at AAFCPAs wish you and your family a joyful holiday season and a wonderful new year filled with prosperity and peace!  Please come visit us at our new location, 50 Washington Street, Westborough, MA! Until then, enjoy this video from our new home to yours. Sincerely, Your Friends at AAFCPAs

AAFCPAs Welcomes New Partner Janice O’Reilly
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AAFCPAs Welcomes New Partner Janice O’Reilly

Boston, MA (December 6, 2017) – AAFCPAs, a best-in-class CPA and consulting firm known for assurance, tax, accounting, wealth management, valuation, business process, and IT advisory solutions, today announced Janice O’Reilly, CPA, CGMA has joined the firm as partner in the consulting division and head of the Managed Accounting Solutions (MAS) practice. Janice comes to […]

AAFCPAs’ #GivingTuesday Donation Match Gives Over $17K to Charities
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AAFCPAs’ #GivingTuesday Donation Match Gives Over $17K to Charities

AAFCPAs participated in #GivingTuesday, on November 28th, 2017, a global day dedicated to giving! Collectively, the firm and its team members donated over $17,000 to mission driven nonprofits! AAFCPAs constructed a Giving Tree wall display in our new Westborough office with individual leaves representing employee donations to charitable organizations. Some of these organizations included: Boston […]