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GASB: Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements
AAFCPAs would like to remind entities following government accounting rules, including clients in the Charter School industry as well as other quasi-governmental organizations, of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 96, Subscription Based Information Technology Arrangements, which is required to be adopted in FY 2023. GASB 96 applies to all subscription-based information technology arrangements […]
Should Cannabis Operators Prepare for Federalization in 2023? Not so fast…
The Administration took bold steps last year that signaled an openness to federalizing cannabis. Plenty of speculation has followed, and it seems clear that the federal market could open soon. My perspective is that 2023 is not the year, and probably not 2024 either. Federal legalization is on the horizon, though, and operators should build […]
AAFCPAs’ Annual Nonprofit Educational Seminar is Virtual Again in 2023!
AAFCPAs’ Annual Nonprofit Educational Seminar is considered by many nonprofit CFOs and Executive Directors to be the premier nonprofit finance educational event of the year!
2022 HSN Supplemental Payments
AAFCPAs would like to make FQHC clients aware, as part of the Massachusetts Economic Growth and Relief Act of 2022, $20,000,000 was allocated to the Health Safety Net (HSN) Trust Fund for community health centers or hospital-licensed health centers (health centers) participating in the MassHealth program. Payments were to be made to the health centers […]
McManus Weighs in on Cannabis in 2023
Cannabis Regulator (January 23rd, 2023) – Interview: What Does 2023 Hold for Cannabis Companies? The legal cannabis industry remains fluid and growing as we head into a new year. Two more states approved recreational laws on Election Day 2022, expanding the map where marijuana is legal…
SOC Report: Why are our Sales & Marketing Teams Insisting we have one?
Prospects may ask for a SOC report as a way to assess the controls and processes in place at an organization before doing business with them. Many organizations, particularly in regulated industries or those that handle sensitive information, are required to demonstrate compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards. A SOC report can be an […]
Alex Santiago Earns Certified Ethical Hacker Credential
Boston (1/25/2023) – AAFCPAs, a leading CPA and Consulting firm based in New England, is pleased to announce Alex Santiago, Senior Associate, Business Process & IT Consulting, has earned the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential, a preeminent designation for information security professionals awarded by the EC-Council. (The International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants). Alex is […]
AICPA Town Hall Technical Updates & Practice Strategies
AAFCPAs’ Managing Partner Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA contributed as a speaker at the AICPA’s first Town Hall of 2023, held January 5. They hosted nearly 9,000 attendees on this webcast. Carla is a member of the Board of Directors of the AICPA and Chair of its Audit & Finance Committee. Barry Melancon, president and […]
How Sage Intacct Enhances Financial Operations for AAFCPAs’ Clients
AAFCPAs’ expertise in cloud-based accounting solutions continues to expand with our longstanding collaboration with Sage Intacct, a recognized leader in financial management technology. This partnership reflects our commitment to providing clients with scalable tools to optimize financial operations, improve decision making, and stay competitive in today’s business environment. Sage Intacct, the only AICPA-recommended accounting platform, […]