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AAFCPAs Announces Promotions in Recognition of Abilities, Drive
AAFCPAs, a preeminent CPA and consulting firm based in New England, is pleased to announce promotions for the following team members in recognition of their competence, commitment, and superior performance serving our diverse client base in their respective areas of practice. New Directors and Managers: Bella Amigud, CPA, MST has been promoted to Director, […]
Carla McCall to Deliver State of the Profession at AICPA & CIMA Dealership Conference
AAFCPAs’ Managing Partner Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA will present The State of the Profession to hundreds of her peer CPAs and financial professionals at the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) & Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Dealership Conference this October at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV. Carla and Ash Noah, CPA, CGMA, Vice […]
Marijuana Retail Tax Compliance
In today’s constantly evolving cannabis industry, cannabusinesses face numerous challenges that can impact their short- and long-term success. These include various state licensing regulations, the high-stakes tax burden created by IRC Section 280E, and the constant need to maintain a competitive edge. One of the most onerous challenges for operators is the need to stay […]
Be Cyber Smart: decrease risks and protect yourself online
Now in its 18th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October) continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across our Nation so Americans can take the steps they need to be safer and more secure online. To decrease cybersecurity risks and protect yourself online, AAFCPAs offers cybersecurity technical and non-technical resources to help you and […]
How CFOs Plan to Use Data
CFOs are ready for change when it comes to how they use data. An AAFCPAs survey of 200+ New England financial executives revealed they are seeking better ways to predict what is coming, in addition to the age-old practice of analyzing what has been. Their challenge lies in solving for people, process, and system limitations.
Treasury, IRS guidance on reporting qualified sick & family leave wages
AAFCPAs would like make clients aware that the Treasury Department and the IRS issued guidance to employers about reporting on Form W-2 the amount of qualified sick and family leave wages paid to employees for leave taken in 2021. The notice provides guidance under recent legislation, including: the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), as […]
Carla McCall, MP Shares Insight on Creating a Roadmap for a Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive Firm
AAFCPAs Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA will serve on a managing partner panel on September 23rd, in collaboration with PrimeGlobal and Thomson Reuters, sharing her experiences and insight to help participants understand how to build their firm’s roadmap to a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative. AAFCPAs began our DEI journey back in 2011 with the […]
Budgeting Add-Ons Create Efficiency and Ease
Today’s more robust Accounting and ERP Systems typically have budgeting functionality built into the platform. For many complex organizations, however, they may still not quite meet your current budgeting and reporting requirements. How do you know you need a budgeting add-on? While most systems will allow for the import of a completed budget and allow […]
AAFCPAs Announces Beneficiary of $250 Donation Designated by CFO Survey Participant
Participants in AAFCPAs’ recent CFO Survey entered to win a $250 donation to their nonprofit charity of choice, and we are pleased to announce Jennifer Schanck-Bolwell as the winner of our random drawing! Jennifer designated Worcester Community Housing Resources (WCHR) as the nonprofit beneficiary. AAFCPAs would like to express gratitude for all 200+ chief finance […]