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SALT Partner Kelly Zack Strengthens Community Leadership Through Board Service
AAFCPAs’ Partner Kelly Zack, MST recently joined the board of Victory Programs, Inc. (VPI), a Boston-based nonprofit dedicated to providing hope, recovery, and community for individuals and families facing homelessness, addiction, or chronic health conditions. VPI envisions communities that are safe, healthy, and inclusive, offering programs that address housing, wellness, and supportive services to help […]

Kaite Valliere Recognized with MassCPAs 2025 Women to Watch Award
AAFCPAs is pleased to share that Kaite Valliere, CPA, MSA has been selected as a recipient of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs’ 2025 Women to Watch Award in the Emerging Leader category. The award recognizes professionals with two to eight years of experience who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the profession and their community. It highlights […]

AAFCPAs to Speak at Strength Matters 2025 on Managing Consultants in Community Development
AAFCPAs is pleased to announce our participation in the 2025 Strength Matters Financial Management Conference, taking place September 16-19 at the Omni Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. This year’s conference comes at an important moment for the affordable housing industry. More than 200 nonprofit community development leaders, mission-driven partners, and strategic accounting and investment […]

Promotions Celebrated at AAFCPAs
AAFCPAs, a U.S. Top 100 CPA and consulting firm, is pleased to announce recent promotions across audit and assurance, tax, Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO along with technology, process, and risk advisory. We are proud to recognize the remarkable accomplishments and dedication of our team members, whose expertise, passion, and innovative spirit continue to set […]

Sarah Flischel Among Five CPAs Recognized Nationally for Leading Audit Innovation
Boston, MA (August 21, 2025)—AAFCPAs is pleased to announce that Sarah Flischel, CPA, Director of Audit Transformation and Training, has been honored as a recipient of the 2025 AICPA Emerging Leaders Award. Sarah is among five CPAs nationally recognized for their extraordinary leadership, innovation, and commitment to supporting the next generation in the accounting profession. […]

AAFCPAs Partner Michael Pruell Embarks on a New Chapter
AAFCPAs would like to share that Michael Pruell, CPA, a long-standing leader in the firm’s Healthcare and Community & Economic Development practices, has made the decision to pursue new professional opportunities outside of the firm. After many years of dedicated service, Mike has chosen to explore a new direction aligned with his evolving goals and […]

Inventory Costing: One of Cannabis’s Most Misunderstood and Financially Critical Business Processes
Cannabis Business Times (August 06, 2025)- Inventory costing remains one of the most misunderstood and financially consequential areas in the cannabis industry. For cultivators, the process begins in the soil. Costs start accumulating long before harvest, yet many fail to track expenses like nutrients, labor, and overhead as plants move through the stages of clone, […]

AAFCPAs Among Leaders Driving CAS Innovation at Accounting Today Summit
Boston, MA (August 08, 2025)—AAFCPAs, a preeminent 350+ employee CPA and consulting firm specializing in tax, assurance, accounting, wealth management, business process and IT advisory solutions, is pleased to announce that Partner Destiny Flood will serve as a featured speaker at Accounting Today’s CAS Virtual Summit, a national event focused on the future of Client […]

John Casassa Awarded Joel Aronson Character Award
AAFCPAs is proud to announce that John Casassa, CPA, MBA, MST has been honored with the Joel Aronson Character Award. This annual, partner-nominated award recognizes team members who embody the integrity, dedication, and generosity exemplified by Joel Aronson, Founder of AAF Wealth Management. The award celebrates individuals who demonstrate compassion, selflessness, and a steadfast commitment […]