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Ripianzi to Present at FEI-Boston/MNN Joint Event
Joyce Ripianzi, CPA, Nonprofit Partner in AAFCPAs’ Fractional CFO & Outsourced Accounting Practice, has been invited to present strategies for improving audit preparation at the joint professional development event, ‘Nonprofit Outlook for 2024: Guidance for the Year Ahead’, held by FEI Boston and the Mass Nonprofit Network. The event will be held on January 10, […]

Jonathan Bloom, CFP®, AIF®, Wealth Advisor Promoted to Partner
Boston, MA (December 11, 2023)—AAFCPAs, a preeminent 300+ employee CPA and consulting firm specializing in tax, wealth management, assurance, accounting, business process and IT advisory solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jonathan Bloom, CFP®, AIF®, Senior Wealth Advisor, AAF Wealth Management to Partner effective January 1, 2024. Jonathan joined AAF Wealth Management in […]

When the new frontier of rescheduling comes, what can cannabis cultivators learn from microbreweries?
With the drive to federalization starting to accelerate, momentum is building around rescheduling cannabis. This would bring a host of changes that are frequently discussed, such as easier access to capital and banking along with the removal of 280E. A crucial big picture issue that is less front and center, however, is the type of […]

Budgeting Software Features for Those Who Love Excel
CFOs and accountants will rightfully admit that Excel has its limitations. Consider the time involved in complex calculations, manual report generation, and meticulous data input due to the inability to download data directly from the bank. Still, despite its limitations, what keeps users loyal to Excel is the joy in working with spreadsheets. But business […]

Matthew Hutt, CPA, CGMA among the Worcester Business Journal’s inaugural Champions of Health Care award winners!
Enter To Win a Ticket to In-Person Awards and Forum AAFCPAs is pleased to announce that Matt Hutt, CPA, CGMA, Partner at AAFCPAs has been honored as one of the Worcester Business Journal’s 2023 Champions of Healthcare. The award honors professionals in the healthcare field who have gone above and beyond to help others and […]

Managing Generational Change in Family Business
Running a business in today’s global economy is challenging due to rapidly evolving technology, changing consumer preferences, and economic uncertainties—which all require constant adaptation and innovation to remain competitive. When the company is closely held or family-owned, however, the complexities may increase tenfold. There are additional emotional and psychological elements to contend with, legacy concerns, […]

Champions of Health Care: Hutt strengthens providers’ financials in the shift to preventative care
Worcester Business Journal (November 27, 2023) – As partner and healthcare division leader at Westborough accounting firm AAFCPAs, Matthew Hutt helps medical providers answer complicated questions. Healthcare providers, especially smaller ones, have difficulty thinking about long-term financial planning and navigating complex payment structures. That’s where Hutt and his team of tax professionals step in…

Job Change? Now is a Good Time to Revisit Your Financial Plan
When you change employers, embark on a long sabbatical, take early retirement, or experience any sort of significant career shift, you face a new set of financial challenges. A new job might reverse plans or steer you in a new direction. You might need to reassess what you value, how you manage assets, and what […]

Emotional Intelligence Leadership in the Digital Age
During AAFCPAs’ Nonprofit Educational Seminar (April 2023), Jamelle Lindo, Emotional Intelligence Coach, presented a lively keynote introduction to emotional intelligence leadership in the digital age to 400+ CFO and Executive Director attendees. Jamelle is a charismatic coach, trainer, and speaker with more than a decade of experience in emotional intelligence learning and development. In his […]