Lauren M. Duplin, CPA

Nonprofit Partner, Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO

Lauren is a leader in AAFCPAs’ Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO practice, where she provides high-level Fractional CFO services and advisory support to nonprofits, foundations, and grant-making organizations. She brings specialized expertise in the education, community and economic development, and human and social services sectors. Lauren serves as an active partner to CEOs of AAFCPAs’ nonprofit clients, recognized for her forward-looking and proactive approach to financial management.

Prior to joining AAFCPAs’ Fractional CFO & Outsourced Accounting practice, Lauren gained 12+ years of experience in AAFCPAs’ Nonprofit Audit division, where she served clients with Uniform Guidance/Single Audit, and state-specific compliance requirements. With broad experience and a unique perspective, she advises clients on the implementation and strengthening of internal controls over financial reporting and operational process efficiency enhancements. She helps clients navigate challenges and opportunities related to accounting standards implementation, budgeting and forecasting, debt and loan covenant agreements, and ways to optimize the presentation of public IRS Forms including 990s and financial statements. Lauren also advises on endowment tracking to simplify monthly reporting, unrelated business income tax (UBIT), multi-state filing/registration requirements, related-party transactions, and executive compensation disclosures.

Lauren was a participant in AAFCPAs’ inaugural Innovation Lab Changemaker Challenge, demonstrating her initiative in identifying, developing, and executing novel approaches to drive progress. She is a career coach and both an in-house and external trainer on diverse accounting topics. She is also past recipient of AAFCPAs’ peer-nominated Excellence in Client Service award, which recognizes and rewards exceptional effort and those who exemplify the firm’s core values. She is an active member of the MSCPA and AICPA Non-Profit Section.

Education

Assumption College – Bachelor of Arts, Accounting with a minor in Spanish, magna cum laude
Assumption College – Certificate of Graduate Studies, Business Management

Professional and Civic Associations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants

Service

Girls on the Run Worcester County – Former Board Member

Contributed Insights

New Theater Tax Credit Offers Support for Massachusetts Arts Organizations

Designed to encourage local economic activity and nurture the state’s vibrant arts and culture ecosystem, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has launched a new program that supports performing arts organizations while also bolstering Massachusetts’ reputation as a premier destination for theatrical production. Starting in July 2025, the Massachusetts Live Theater Tax Credit Pilot Program will run […]

Is Your Tech Stack Built for Real-Time Decision Making?

Finance leaders face increasing pressure to produce faster, accurate reports and maintain strong internal controls—all while managing lean teams and limited resources. Technology should help ease this burden. However, when systems are disconnected, it often creates more work. Teams spend more time managing data across platforms than leveraging it for decision-making. Reconciliations get delayed. Reports […]

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 […]