Courtney McFarland, CPA, MSA, 340B Apexus Certified Expert™

Partner

Courtney is an audit & consulting partner in the firm’s Healthcare Practice with extensive experience advising the nation’s healthcare safety net community, including Federally Qualified Heath Centers (FQHCs), clinics, and behavioral health providers. She delivers a full range of solutions solving the challenges that AAFCPAs’ healthcare clients face, including: audits in accordance with Uniform Guidance/Single Audit and Government Auditing Standards, 340B pharmacy program requirements, best practices for reconciliation & analysis of statistical and programmatic data, tracking and monitoring risk-based contracts, maximizing reimbursements, and guidance on healthcare reform. Courtney is a member of AAFCPAs’ Covid-19 Response Task Force, and since March 2020, she has committed to helping clients understand and optimize government aid, relief, and economic stimulus initiatives.

Courtney trains professional staff on topics related to assurance, financial management and regulatory compliance for healthcare organizations. She is a regular guest speaker for the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, the Rhode Island Health Center Association (RIHCA), the Mass Council of Human Services Providers, and the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). She co-developed and taught 340B Program management workshops for members of the Massachusetts League and RIHCA. Courtney is recognized as a 340B Apexus Certified Expert™ (ACE) in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. She has extensive expertise evaluating decision points, potential compliance challenges, and audit areas of focus for 340B program participants.

Courtney is a 2023 honoree of the MassCPAs’ Women to Watch Awards in the “Experienced Leader” category. She has been enthusiastically serving AAFCPAs’ clients since 2004.

Education

Bentley University, Master of Science – Accounting
Gordon College, Bachelor of Science – Accounting

Professional and Civic Associations

340B Apexus Certified Expert Community
Healthcare Financial Management Association
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants

Service

Baypath Humane Society – Treasurer, Board of Directors

Contributed Insights

New HHS Grant Terms May Affect DEI and Foreign Boycott Policies

AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware of new conditions in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Grants Policy Statement (GPS), which was updated for the first time since 2007. The revised guidance, published on April 16, 2025, outlines new restrictions tied to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities and foreign boycotts that […]

CHIA Sets June 24 Filing Deadline for CHC Cost Report

AAFCPAs advises that Massachusetts-based Community Health Centers (CHCs) begin preparing now for the fiscal year 2024 Community Health Center Cost Report. The Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) has announced a due date of June 24, 2025 for all CHCs, regardless of fiscal year-end. AAFCPAs advises that you not delay. Our Cost Report Team […]

HRSA Cancels 2025 UDS+ Reporting Requirement

AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced health centers will not need to submit the UDS+ report for the 2024 reporting year, originally due May 30, 2025. This update was shared during HRSA’s BPHC Program Updates webinar this week and confirmed in the Primary Health Care […]