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AAFCPAs Joins PrimeGlobal Alliance. The world’s fourth largest CPA firm association will provide national and global reach.
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AAFCPAs Joins PrimeGlobal Alliance. The world’s fourth largest CPA firm association will provide national and global reach.

Westborough, MA (May 15, 2017) – AAFCPAs, a best-in-class public accounting firm known for assurance, tax, accounting, and business & IT advisory solutions, today announced it has joined PrimeGlobal, the fourth largest accounting firm association in the world. PrimeGlobal is a thriving CPA firm association that coordinates communication and resources among the independent member firms […]

How Your Form 990 May Trigger an Audit

How Your Form 990 May Trigger an Audit

AAFCPAs would like to make our clients aware that the IRS is now taking a data-driven approach to reviewing the Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, to scrutinize governance, accountability and oversight of exempt organizations.   The IRS’s Exempt Organizations (EO) compliance specialists are now using data queries to better focus their examination […]

AAFCPAs David Consigli to Present at Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council Forum

AAFCPAs David Consigli to Present at Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council Forum

David Consigli, Jr., CPA, ABV, AAFCPAs’ Director of Business Valuations, will serve on a collaborative law panel discussing “Growing the Pie: Introducing Experts Who Create Value for Clients.”  This session is part of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council’s (MCLC) Networking & Educational Forum on Cultivating Collaboration: The Changing Faces of Collaborative Law (CL), scheduled for […]

The Benefits of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan in Succession Planning
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The Benefits of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan in Succession Planning

The Professional Contractor | AAFCPAs’ David Consigli, Director of Business Valuations, offers guidance on The Benefits of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan in Succession Planning (ref. p22)

You’ve named a successor for MP. Now what?
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You’ve named a successor for MP. Now what?

AccountingToday | Jack Finning, CPA, CGMA comments on Succession Planning trends, saying: “it is critical for [organizations] to develop a plan that allows the business to continue in an efficient way and one that appeals to young leaders…”

AAFCPAs Hosts 9th Annual Nonprofit Educational Seminar & Reception
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AAFCPAs Hosts 9th Annual Nonprofit Educational Seminar & Reception

Westborough, Mass. (April 24, 2017) – AAFCPAs, a best-in-class public accounting firm known for assurance, tax and advisory solutions, announced its 9th annual Nonprofit Educational Seminar & Reception. The invite-only event will be held May 3rd at the Newton Marriott, and will host the firm’s clients, friends and colleagues for a day of education and […]

Grants Available to Healthcare Providers for Promoting Integration of Primary and Behavioral Health Care

Grants Available to Healthcare Providers for Promoting Integration of Primary and Behavioral Health Care

AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for Promoting Integration of Primary and Behavioral Health Care Grants totaling up to $110 million over the course of five years.  SAMHSA is accepting applications now, due on or before May 17, 2017 by 11:59 […]

FBAR Filing Now Due April 15, Automatic Relief Available

FBAR Filing Now Due April 15, Automatic Relief Available

AAFCPAs would like to remind all taxpayers with an annual FBAR filing requirement to be sure to report their foreign assets by the quickly approaching April 18 filing deadline.  We would also like to share that automatic relief is available.  The IRS and US Treasury recently announced that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will now […]

AAFCPAs to Present Educational Workshop on Fraud Prevention at National Charter Schools Conference in Washington, DC

AAFCPAs to Present Educational Workshop on Fraud Prevention at National Charter Schools Conference in Washington, DC

AAFCPAs has been selected to present an educational workshop on Safeguarding Your Charter School’s Fiscal Operations at the National Charter Schools Conference Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. on June 11-14. This is a must-attend conference for charter school teachers, leaders, board members and advocates, providing exceptional professional development programming and networking opportunities for over 4,500 […]