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Carla McCall Shared Insight on Leadership, Innovation, and the Future of Accounting
AAFCPAs invited you to an exclusive opportunity to hear from Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner of AAFCPAs and Chair of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as she shared her vision for the future of the accounting profession. Hosted by FEI Boston, this fireside chat was moderated by Carolyn Jones, Market President […]

AAFCPAs Recognizes Exceptional Team Members with 2024 Employee Awards
AAFCPAs is proud to honor the outstanding achievements of our 2024 employee award recipients. These awards celebrate individuals who embody the firm’s core values, including collaboration, innovation, leadership, and compassion. Through their actions, these team members inspire excellence and strengthen our culture of kindness and mutual respect. Caryn Francese Spreading Joy and Kindness Caryn Francese […]

Social Security Changes for Public Service Employees
What To Know About the Social Security Fairness Act On Sunday, January 5, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, marking one of the most significant changes to Social Security in decades. This legislation directly affects around three million public service employees, including teachers, firefighters, police officers, and their families. Beneficiaries will […]

Richard Weiner Invited to Speak at AM&AA Winter Conference
AAFCPAs’ Richard Weiner, CPA, MST, CM&AA, Tax Partner and a leader of AAFCPAs’ Business Transaction Advisory practice has been invited to speak at the 2025 AM&AA (Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors) Winter Conference being held January 21-22, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona. This annual event brings together top executives from investment banks, private equity firms, […]

Enis Bezhani Promoted to Partner
Boston, MA (January 6, 2025) — AAFCPAs, a U.S. top 100 CPA and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Enis Bezhani, CPA, MSA to Partner effective January 1, 2025! Enis is a leader in AAFCPAs’ Charter Schools and Community Development practices and a go-to resource for nonprofits with vast federal grants and complex Uniform Guidance/Single Audit and […]

Corporate Transparency Act Injunction Reinstated by Fifth Circuit
On December 23, 2024, a panel of judges in the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the nationwide preliminary injunction concerning the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Just three days later, on December 26th, another panel of judges reinstated the injunction, creating renewed uncertainty for reporting companies. On December 31st, the U.S. Department of Justice […]

AAFCPAs Selects Caseware’s DAS as New Audit Methodology Platform
Boston, MA (January 2, 2024) – AAFCPAs, a top 100 CPA and consulting firm based in New England, announces the adoption of Caseware’s Dynamic Audit Solution (DAS) as its new audit methodology platform. This strategic decision underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance audit quality, effectiveness, and client service. In addition […]

Post-Election Tax Update Webinar Recap
In this article: The outcome of the U.S. election sets the stage for potential tax policy shifts, leaving decision-makers wondering how they may prepare for what lies ahead. The new administration is considering changes to personal, corporate, and estate taxes along with broader economic policies. Considering this uncertainty, AAFCPAs advises that clients plan proactively to […]

Corporate Transparency Act Deadline Reinstated
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has reinstated the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). While the original January 1, 2025, deadline was temporarily delayed by a preliminary injunction, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) extended the compliance deadline to January 13, 2025. AAFCPAs advises that […]
