AAFCPAs’ Carla McCall Receives Harry C. Bentley Alumni Achievement Award
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we announce AAFCPAs’ co-managing partner Carla McCall has been honored as the recipient of the inaugural Harry C. Bentley Alumni Achievement Award. This prestigious honor goes to Bentley graduates, chosen by the Global Alumni Board, who embody the founder Harry Bentley’s commitment to excellence on behalf of […]
AAFCPAs' 'Women's Opportunity Network' gives female leaders a pathway
AccountingToday | Among the diversity gaps in the accounting profession, female representation at the leadership level looms large. But Massachusetts firm AAFCPAs has decided to take these leadership matters in their own hands…
Diversity in accounting has a long way to go
AccountingToday | Carla M. McCall comments on taking action to support diversity in accounting, saying “It is important for leadership to initiate and maintain a dialogue within the ranks of the firm in order to change the way team members think (both male and female) from the top down.”
Significant Changes Resulting from Cannabis Bill H.3818
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker recently signed an overhaul of the state’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law: Massachusetts Bill H.3818 (AN ACT TO ENSURE SAFE ACCESS TO MARIJUANA). AAFCPAs highlights a number of significant changes that will affect the Massachusetts cannabis industry—some of which take effect immediately. The immediate changes include: The repealing of the requirement that […]
Why Manufacturers May Need to Change their Management Style
ChiefExecutive | Some experts, including AAFCPAs’ Jack Finning, say the future successes and competitive advantages of manufacturers will hinge on how they manage their incoming talent…
AAFCPAs to Present Educational Workshop on Strategic Budgeting at MNN Annual Conference
AAFCPAs will happily present an educational workshop on Rethinking Your Budget: Leading Your Organization through a More Comprehensive Financial Planning Process at the tenth annual, 2017 Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN) Conference in Framingham, MA on November 1st. This is an exciting, must-attend conference for nonprofit executives, board members and advocates. It provides exceptional professional development […]
Proposed Update to Auditing Standards for Employee Benefit Plans
In an effort to improve the communicative value and relevance of the auditor’s report, the AICPA Auditing Standards Board (ASB) recently released an exposure draft of a proposed Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS), Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements of Employee Benefit Plans Subject to ERISA. The proposed SAS would apply to audits […]
AAFCPAs’ Human & Social Services Practice to Present Educational Workshops at Providers’ Council Annual Conference: Transitioning to Data Driven Patient Care, and Strategic Budgeting
AAFCPAs will happily present educational workshops on two important topics at the Providers’ Council 42nd Annual Convention & Expo in Boston, MA on September 25th. Preparing Health Providers for Financial Success in the Transition to Data Driven Patient Care As health providers move to data driven patient care and new value-based reimbursement models, payers are […]
The Massive Retiree Wave Demands Manufacturers Embrace Planning
Industry Week | AAFCPAs’ partner Jack Finning offers guidance for company owners preparing for a sale or transfer of leadership. “They must be able to clearly and effectively communicate with the next generation about how to best steer the organization through these choppy waters.”