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AAFCPAs Adds Five to Partner Leadership Team
Worcester Business Journal (March 9, 2026) – Fresh off its acquisition of McLaren & Associates CPAs, AAFCPAs has added five partners to its leadership team, bringing the firm’s total partner count to 52. The additions include two new hires and three internal promotions, strengthening expertise across advisory, tax, and risk services.
Financial Challenges Facing FQHCs
The following content, contributed by AAFCPAs’ Healthcare Practice Leader Courtney McFarland, appeared in STAT First Opinion, a platform showcasing perspectives and opinions on biotechnology, medicine, and the life sciences. Mission-critical Care is Financially Unsustainable Under FQHCs’ Current Model Twenty years ago, when I started working with federally qualified health centers, I once performed a walkthrough […]
AAFCPAs Acquires McLaren & Associates CPAs, PC, Expanding Forensic Advisory and Tax Depth
Effective January 5, 2026, AAFCPAs and McLaren & Associates CPAs, PC have joined forces to deliver expanded forensic accounting, litigation support, business valuation, and tax advisory solutions. This means greater resources, expanded expertise, and continued commitment to our client base and the values our clients expect from both firms. We are thrilled to welcome David […]
Making Space for What Matters Most
Personal financial planning is something we go through together, evolving as we age andorganize our lives. It’s a process that’s ongoing, unique, and deeply personal—reminding us that each stage brings new perspectives and needs. Recently, I was reminded of that truth in a very personal way. One of my clients shared how she refinished her […]
Carla McCall Named One of CPA Practice Advisor’s 2025 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
AAFCPAs is proud to announce that Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA has been named one of CPA Practice Advisor magazine’s 2025 Most Powerful Women in Accounting, an honor determined by the publication and an independent panel of judges who evaluate influence, leadership, and impact across the profession. This recognition builds on a sustained record of leadership. […]
Carla McCall Featured in FM Magazine on Finance Roles in Cybersecurity
FM Magazine Report: 5 emerging business cyberthreats — and how to combat them FM Magazine (October 2025) – From deepfakes to payment fraud, companies are at risk of increasingly complex cyberthreats—with finance taking a leading role in mitigating risks. Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner of AAFCPAs, contributed insights into five emerging business cyberthreats and […]
Carla McCall Leads Finance and Accounting Conversation for MassCPAs in Partnership with AICPA and CIMA
Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, facilitated Finance & Accounting 2040 on January 8, a global MassCPAs initiative in partnership with AICPA and CIMA that brings professionals together to shape a resilient vision for the profession. Finance & Accounting 2040: Rise to the Future Together engages participants across all career stages in a collaborative format to co-create […]
AAFCPAs Honors 2025 Team Member Award Recipients
AAFCPAs is proud to honor the outstanding achievements of our 2025 employee award recipients. The individuals honored this year reflect values that guide all of us. Their examples show how kindness steadies teams through change, how emerging leaders help colleagues grow, how a growth mindset opens new paths, and how inclusion, innovation, and character strengthen […]
AICPA and CIMA Honors Audit Transformation Leader Sarah Flischel As 2025 Global Women To Watch Honoree
AAFCPAs congratulates Sarah Flischel, CPA, Director of Audit Transformation & Training, on being named a 2025 Global Women to Watch honoree by American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in the Emerging Leaders category. This global recognition celebrates women who are redefining excellence in accounting through innovation, leadership, and impact. […]