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FQHC Financial Pressures Draw National Attention, With Insight From AAFCPAs
HealthLeaders (April 10, 2026) – AAFCPAs was recently featured in a HealthLeaders article “The Hardest Year Yet: How This FQHC Is Fighting to Regain Financial Footing,” which examines rising financial strain across federally qualified health centers. In the article, Courtney McFarland, CPA, MSA, 340B Apexus Certified Expert™, Partner at AAFCPAs, describes how expenses are outpacing […]

AAFCPAs Recognized in BBJ Best Places to Work 2026
Boston Business Journal (April 9, 2026) – AAFCPAs is pleased to be named to the Boston Business Journal Best Places to Work 2026 list. Now in its 24th year, the program recognizes employers across Greater Boston based on confidential team-member feedback, measuring workplace culture through job satisfaction, engagement, communication, retention, and teamwork. AAFCPAs was recognized […]

Guiding Women Through Life’s Financial Inflection Points
This article was originally published during Women’s History Month in the Leading Ladies supplement by PROVIDENCE MEDIA (Providence Monthly, Hey Rhody, So Rhode Island, and the Bay Magazine). As a wealth advisor with a foundation in psychology, I’ve spent my career walking alongside women who excel in their intellectual and professional lives yet often hesitate […]

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 […]
