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BBJ: How to apply to state cannabis grants, according to finance expert Dave McManus
Boston Business Journal (January 31, 2024) – After years of waiting, cannabis social equity companies in Massachusetts can start applying to state grants to support their businesses. Last week, the state Executive Office of Economic Development launched the “Immediate Needs Grant Program,” which is first release of grants from the state’s Cannabis Social Equity Trust […]
Construction Analytics Overview and Software Demo
AAFCPAs’ Construction Practice is pleased to share an informative dialogue about which construction financial analytics are most crucial for controlling costs, ensuring profitability, and managing project efficiency. We also offer a product demonstration presented by ProNovos, a leading financial analytics solution tailored to suit the needs of the construction industry. This webinar OnDemand will reveal […]
Tax Season Brings Rise in Cyber Crime
Cybercriminals are looking for ways to capitalize on tax season, with scams on the rise as businesses and individuals prepare to file returns. This means the simple act of opening an email or answering a call could put you at risk of identity theft or return preparer fraud. Making matters worse is a rise in […]
AAFCPAs Announces 2023 Employee Awards
AAFCPAs is pleased to announce its 2023 employee award recipients including Charles Courtney, John Casassa, Ryan Wolff, Pauline Legor, and Ana Rodriguez. Please join us in congratulating our colleagues! As we recognize those who have shown inclusion, kindness, leadership, innovation, and a growth mindset, we want to emphasize our dedication to our special and authentic […]
Immediate Needs Grant Program Funding Available, Application Due February 15th
AAFCPAs would like to make Cannabis clients aware that the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission announced on January 23rd the availability of financial resources with the launch of its first funding from the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund (Trust Fund). The Immediate Needs Grant Program will offer grants to support cannabis business license holders with urgent […]
DEI&B Lunch and Learn: Generations in the Workplace
On January 25th, 2024, AAFCPAs’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B) committee hosted a Lunch and Learn on Generations in the Workplace. Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch and Emma E. Jannsen, MS, SHRM-CP guided a conversation about generational similarities and differences, how they impact our work and personal lives, and how we can connect with each other through our lived experiences. […]
DOL Audit Quality Study Underscores the Need for Specialized EBP CPA
In November 2023, The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) published its Audit Quality Study, which outlines work quality as performed by independent qualified public accountants—specifically in employee benefit plan financial statement audits covered under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) during its 2020 filing year. The administration focused on […]
New Tax Relief Bill Could Affect 2023 Filing Season
A bipartisan deal known as the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 could offer a last-minute extension for previously expired tax credits and breaks. If passed, provisions could affect the current 2023 filing season. Update 2.1.24: Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan $70 billion tax relief package. […]
New Bill Could Amend ERTC Due Date
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware of a new bill that has reached congress titled The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, a vote for which is anticipated by January 31, 2024. If passed, this bill could amend the due date of Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) filings to January […]