Lauren M. Duplin
How Close Automation Tools Support Smarter Nonprofit Operations
The nonprofit month-end close has become an exercise in endurance—manual checklists, spreadsheet reconciliations, and long hours spent assembling reports under deadlines. For lean finance teams, the process is not only inefficient but difficult to sustain. Close automation platforms help reduce that burden by bringing structure, consistency, and transparency to the process. These tools organize workpapers, […]
New Theater Tax Credit Offers Support for Massachusetts Arts Organizations
Designed to encourage local economic activity and nurture the state’s vibrant arts and culture ecosystem, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has launched a new program that supports performing arts organizations while also bolstering Massachusetts’ reputation as a premier destination for theatrical production. Starting in July 2025, the Massachusetts Live Theater Tax Credit Pilot Program will run […]
Is Your Tech Stack Built for Real-Time Decision Making?
Finance leaders face increasing pressure to produce faster, accurate reports and maintain strong internal controls—all while managing lean teams and limited resources. Technology should help ease this burden. However, when systems are disconnected, it often creates more work. Teams spend more time managing data across platforms than leveraging it for decision-making. Reconciliations get delayed. Reports […]
Seminar Recap: Embracing Continuous Close for Real-Time Financial Insights
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2025), Joyce Ripianzi, CPA, Amy Staunton, CPA, and Lauren M. Duplin, CPA of AAFCPAs’ Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO practice presented to more than 550 attendees practical guidance on how nonprofit finance teams may adopt a continuous close model to improve accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency. Many nonprofits are already […]
Navigating Funding Uncertainty: Strategies for Life Sciences Organizations to Mitigate Risk
In the life sciences sector, where innovation often relies on grant funding, financial stability has become increasingly uncertain. Federal budget constraints and shifting political priorities pressure organizations to adopt a proactive approach to managing grants. As opposed to reacting to changes as they happen, AAFCPAs advises that clients anticipate potential funding risks and implement strategies […]
Mitigate AP Risks by Strengthening Internal Controls
In this article: Accounts Payable (AP) fraud continues to evolve with phishing schemes, fraudulent billing, and payment tampering among the most common attempts used to misappropriate company funds. The 2024 Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud published by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) reveals median losses of $155,000 from check and payment […]
Accurate Forecasting Matters for Business Growth
Budgeting and forecasting are critical components of financial planning, each serving its own distinct purpose. A budget establishes the financial framework for the year, providing a static benchmark against which performance is measured. But budgeting, while essential, is only half the equation. Cash forecasting completes the picture, offering a dynamic, real-time view of financial health […]
AAFCPAs’ 2024 Growth Story Included Six New Partners
Boston, MA (January 27, 2025) — AAFCPAs reflects with gratitude on our success and organic growth in 2024 with six partnership additions. The company continues in its organic growth trajectory as valued clients spread the word about AAFCPAs’ exceptional value, agility, responsiveness, national reach, and innovative technology-driven solutions. 2024 partner additions included: Jonathan Bloom, CFP®, […]
Navigate Finance Team Disruptions and Ensure Continuity
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2024 and was updated in June 2025 for accuracy and relevance. An abrupt change or turnover in the finance function requires a swift and strategic response. Losing a key figure in the department, for example, may leave your company vulnerable, creating an immediate need for financial oversight and […]