Lauren M. Duplin
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 […]
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
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 leadership. Similarly, rapid or substantial growth can heighten operational complexity, demanding immediate attention. Beyond sudden disruptions, other situations […]
Optimize Q4 Budget Planning
In this article: During the fourth quarter, it is critical that organizations evaluate financial performance, finalize plans, and set priorities for the year ahead. It is a time to refine budgets, align strategies with goals, and prepare for challenges while building a foundation for success. The Q4 budgeting process ensures resources are allocated effectively, key […]
Promotions Celebrated at AAFCPAs
Boston, MA (September 10th, 2024)—AAFCPAs, a preeminent 350+ employee CPA and consulting firm based in New England, is pleased to announce recent promotions in Assurance, Wealth Management, Tax, Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO, Business Process & IT Advisory, and our Infrastructure team. New Directors and Managers Angelina Lu, MSA, CPA. Now Director in AAFCPAs’ Commercial […]
Movers & Shakers for Feb. 19, 2024
Worcester Business Journal (February 19, 2024) – AAFCPAs, an accounting consulting firm in Westborough, has promoted four employees to partner. LAUREN DUPLIN joined the firm in 2009 and is a senior member of AAFCPAs’ Fractional CFO & Outsourced Accounting practice, with more than 12 years of experience in auditing. NICHOLE REILLY joined AAFCPAs in 2010 as leader of the […]
Duplin, Reilly, and Leroux Promoted to Partner at AAFCPAs
Boston, MA (January 2, 2024) — AAFCPAs, a preeminent 300+ employee CPA and consulting firm specializing in tax, assurance, accounting, wealth management, business process and IT advisory solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion to partner of Lauren M. Duplin, CPA, Nichole Reilly, CPA, MBA, and Justin Leroux, CPA effective January 1, 2024. Lauren M. […]