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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…

More Ideas for Future Firms
Accounting Today (January 16th, 2023) – Legislation, regulation, market demand, new technologies and demographics have traditionally been the most common drivers of change in the accounting profession — but more and more, new ideas are what are reshaping firms. From new business models and innovative approaches to employment and…

AAFCPAs Celebrates 50 Years of Impact, 1973 – 2023
AAFCPAs debuted in 1973 and has made a positive impact in many people’s lives ever since. True to the mission of our founders, AAFCPAs remains committed to improving the economic well-being and quality of life for all constituents. This includes our employees, clients, vendors, and the communities we serve. The sincerity and authenticity with which […]

5 Ways to Develop as an Authentic Leader
When leaders are genuine, self-aware, and show who they are as people, they inspire loyalty and trust in their employees. The following content, including insights from AAFCPAs’ Managing Partner Carla McCall, appeared in FM Magazine. The concept of authentic leadership has been around for many years. Bill George, Harvard professor and former Medtronic CEO, has […]

AAFCPAs Invests in Solution to Streamline Indirect Tax Compliance
Boston (December 9, 2022) – AAFCPAs, a leading CPA and Consulting firm based in New England, today announced its recent strategic partnership with Synexus Tax Solutions, to help clients simplify and streamline state tax compliance. AAFCPAs now combines our years of tax expertise with new state-of-the art technology to deliver multistate indirect tax compliance so […]

Year-end planning: focus on budgets and tax for cannabis operators
As we approach the close of a turbulent year, cannabis operators have an opportunity to establish a strong finance and tax strategy heading into 2023. You can enter the year from a position of strength by focusing on tax planning, tax compliance, and budgeting to ensure healthy cash flow. Year End Tax planning Tax planning […]

Joyce Ripianzi Receives ECCF Professional Advisor Award
Essex Community Foundation (November 1, 2022) – Joyce Ripianzi is often the first person that nonprofit leaders turn to when they need immediate and sound advice. As a financial services professional with more than 30 years of diverse accounting experience, Ripianzi, a CPA and partner with Westborough-based AAFCPAs, is sought out by many local organizations […]

How to Use This Year’s Market Tumble to Reduce Your Tax Bill
Barron’s Magazine (November 13th, 2022) – This year’s market mayhem could shave your tax bill for years to come. AAFCPAs’ Partner & Tax Attorney Joshua England, LLM, Esq. was interviewed by Barron’s magazine on tax strategies in a down market. (This is subscriber-only content.)

Carmen Grinkis Featured in the Bay Magazine
The following content was originally published in The Bay Magazine in November 2022. Carmen is a Wealth Advisor and Co-Managing Partner of AAF Wealth Management, a division of AAFCPAs. Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, has died at the age of 96. She certainly left a legacy in her 70 years on the […]