DEA Reconsiders Marijuana Restrictions Following Release of Scientific Review
AAFCPAs would like to make cannabis clients aware of a 250-page scientific review published online recently by Matthew Zorn, an attorney in Texas, after he sued Health and Human Services officials for its release. In this document, federal scientists conclude that marijuana should not be classified as a Schedule I drug. Researchers conclude that marijuana […]
Carla McCall Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Local Economy and Community
AAFCPAs’ Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner will be inducted to the WBJ’s Hall of Fame, which honors the lifetime achievements of professionals who have made significant contributions to the Central Massachusetts economy and community. This speaks not only to Carla’s vision, advocacy, and influence but also serves as a testament to the company’s tradition […]
From The Desk of Andrew Hammond
Different times throughout the year provide different opportunities to explore certain personal financial planning strategies. At the end of the year, it’s taxes and Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). But many of our conversations this time of year are about benefits. As we think about personal financial planning and benefits, consider the Health Savings Account (HSA). […]
340B ESP New Data Request Raises Concerns About Overreach
340B Report (February 24, 2024) – The drugmaker vendor 340B ESP’s recent requests for additional claims data from some 340B hospitals has raised concerns from 340B providers that the vendor is going beyond the scope of what it is legally permissible to collect. An email obtained by 340B Report from 340B ESP to a 340B […]
From The Desk of Kevin Hodson
As we get the ball rolling in 2024, I’ve been working with clients on IRA contributions and tax filings. I’m also preparing to present at AAFCPAs’ Nonprofit Seminar in April. (We sent you an invite recently.) This event is a complimentary day of education we provide annually geared toward our nonprofit clients, primarily heads of […]
AAFCPAs Invited to Speak at NECANN-Boston Convention
AAFCPAs’ Vassilis Kontoglis, Janice O’Reilly, and Dave McManus have been invited to speak in two separate sessions at NECANN’s 2024 Boston Convention being held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 Key Cannabis Topics: Rescheduling, SAFER Banking, and M&A Speakers: Dave McManus, Ronald Lipof, Melissa Maranda, J.D., and Michael Ross When: Friday, March […]
From The Desk of Carmen Grinkis
As you may know, I’m passionate about music. I remember in the late 1960s when my parents gave me a transistor radio to help me go to sleep at night. I would wait for a certain Carpenter’s song to play as it always did around the same time. Once I heard the lines, “On the […]
AAFCPAs Announces Rebrand of MAS Practice
Boston, MA (March 1, 2024)—AAFCPAs, a preeminent 325+ employee CPA and consulting firm specializing in tax, assurance, accounting, wealth management, business process and IT advisory solutions, is pleased to announce the rebrand of its Managed Accounting Services (MAS) practice. As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation and growth, we have updated the practice name […]
Philip Deng to Keynote Nonprofit Seminar
AAFCPAs is pleased to announce that Philip Deng, recognized for his ability to leverage advanced technology in the nonprofit space, will be keynote speaker at its 2024 Virtual Nonprofit Educational Seminar on April 24th. Deng is a nonprofit veteran and CEO of Grantable, an AI-assisted grant writing solution. Unlocking the Power of AI with Philip […]