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Kontoglis & Puricelli Promoted to Partner at AAFCPAs
Boston, MA (July 10, 2023) — AAFCPAs, a preeminent 300+ employee CPA and consulting firm specializing in tax, assurance, accounting, wealth management, business process and IT advisory solutions, today announced the promotions of Vassilis Kontoglis and Andrew Puricelli to partner effective July 1, 2023. Vassilis Kontoglis, Partner, Analytics, Automation & IT Security Vassilis Kontoglis is […]

Enter AAFCPAs’ Drawing to Attend the BBJ’s 2023 CFO of the Year Awards
AAFCPAs is pleased to be a return sponsor of the Boston Business Journal (BBJ’s) 15th annual CFO of the Year Awards. This award recognizes Massachusetts CFOs whose work and commitment has helped their companies and organizations and in turn our economy survive and thrive—particularly in these challenging times. BBJ’s 2023 CFO of the Year AwardsThursday, […]
AAFCPAs Builds Bicycles for Children in Eliot’s Emergency Residence Program
Bicycles are an outlet for physical fitness and stress relief, providing a sense of independence, control, and freedom. They’re also a path to friendships and social skills. But many families cannot afford this simple pleasure. And it’s often our most vulnerable who need a bike the most. With this in mind, AAFCPAs organized a collective […]

Dynamic Marketing Leadership: Driving Innovation & Growth in 2023
Boston, MA (July 1, 2023) – New England-based AAFCPAs, a preeminent 300-member CPA and consulting firm specialized in tax, assurance, accounting, wealth management, business process and IT advisory solutions, is pleased to announce the promotions of JoAnne Starks to Chief Content Officer and Patrick Huegel to Director, Digital Marketing & Technology. Both have played a […]

Accounting Standards Update: Leases, CECL
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2023), assurance leaders Olga Yasinnik, CPA, MBA, and Angelina Lu, MSA, CPA updated more than 400 attendees on new accounting standards applicable to nonprofits. The full session was recorded and may be viewed as a webcast at your convenience. >> The Lease Standard Olga and Angelina opened with an […]

Employee Spotlight: Employee Benefit Plan Audit Practice
People are our greatest asset. That’s why we are delighted to spotlight two exceptional AAFCPAs team members for their contributions over the years and advancement within our audit practice. Their integrity, client service, and dedication have helped to set AAFCPAs apart, foster our winning culture, and delight our clientele. Let’s take a look at their […]

Three Essential Steps to Prepare for Implementing Robotic Process Automation
As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, we are exploring innovative solutions to streamline our clients’ operations and enhance efficiency. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has emerged as a powerful software technology that automates repetitive tasks, freeing up valuable time and resources for more strategic initiatives. The business case for RPA is often clear […]

Tax Takeaways for Tax-exempt Organizations
During AAFCPAs’ Nonprofit Seminar (April 2023), Joshua England, LLM, Esq. and Chris Consoletti, Esq. updated more than 400 attendees on the latest tax issues, laws, and procedures affecting tax-exempt organizations. In their presentation, they offered an overview of accomplishments made by the IRS last year and its objectives this year. They also discussed the Employee […]

Robotic Process Automation is a Must-Have for Community Health Center CFOs
CFOs of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) face a daunting obstacle when it comes to managing filings, data reporting, and process management. While already overburdened by high costs, high volume, and stringent regulations, these heavily manual tasks create an environment that is prone to inefficient functions and inaccurate data transfers. Not only do overwhelming […]