Dear Hannah,
Are you trying to figure out how to recruit and retain a more diverse workforce? Please join us as the Society hosts
"4 Steps to Implement Workplace Diversity", a breakfast for firm leaders and diversity leaders on October 18 at EY's Boston office.
We'll discuss strategies for executing successful diversity plans, and break into small working groups so you can dive into the topics that matter the
most to you. These topics include: recruiting outside the box, sponsorships, working with professional organizations and starting a D&I committee
in your office.
Following the breakfast, you'll
return to your office with a list of action items you can implement immediately. You can register here or feel free to email me at apitter@mscpaonline.org or call me at 617.556.4000 if you have any questions. I hope to see you there!
Lastly, the Society will be closed on Monday,
October 11 in observance of Columbus Day.
Have a
great weekend!
Amy A. Pitter
President & CEO
NETWORKING EVENTS & UPDATES
2016 Employee Benefit Plan Regulatory Update (10/17)
The MSCPA and Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) invite you to a special employee benefit plan regulatory
update presented by the BNN employee benefit plan practice and the DOL. At this educational breakfast, DOL's Mary Rosen, associate regional director,
EBSA, and Karen Gagnon, senior benefits advisor, will explain current DOL enforcement initiatives and the importance of a quality benefit plan audit
in meeting your fiduciary responsibilities.
New Volunteer Requests
- Board Member - Metropolitian Waterworks Museum
- Nonprofit Bookkeeping Assistance - Kadence Arts
Upcoming Committee
Meeting
- Government Accounting
& Auditing (10/14)
The Latest Career Center Jobs
- Certified Public Accountant
- Staff Accountant-Entry Level
- Experienced Audit & Tax Professional
- Tax Preparers - Five to Seven Years Tax Experience
- Senior Accountant
Latest Discussions on The
HUB
- Net Investment Income Tax - Net Gain
- Training needed
- Workflow Management Softwares
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
The New England Practice Management Conference (11/16 - 11/18)
Join us at Mohegan Sun and learn how to take your firm to
the top in 2017! We've researched the issues affecting the accounting industry, and have compiled a list of hot topics and over 15 great speakers to
share their expertise and help you rise above your firm's challenges! View the full agenda here.
Save Big on CPA Review Courses
Are you planning to sit for the
CPA Exam? Participate in the MSCPA's online auction and save significantly on review courses from accounting’s top providers – Becker
CPA, ExamMatrix, Wiley, Roger CPA and Surgent. Proceeds benefit the MSCPA Educational Foundation which awards scholarships to accounting students
annually, and funds programs hosted by the MSCPA to inspire students to pursue a career in accounting. Visit the auction today! If you have any questions,
please contact Erica DeBiase.
NEWS &
RESOURCES
MSCPA in the News
Accounting Firm Marcum Makes a Big Splash with New Boston
Leader (Boston Business
Journal)
People News – Sept. 30, 2016 (Accounting Today)
MSCPA Launches New Financial Literacy Initiative
PCPS Firm Mentoring Guide
Accounting Services Industry Is Projected to Grow
Where the Accounting Profession is Headed and What to Do About It
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
LAST CHANCE: Take the Revenue
Analysis Survey!
The MSCPA launched a survey earlier this year to
gauge current and anticipated taxpayer behavior in an effort to assist the DOR in better predicting monthly revenue collections. Thanks to many of
you, our first edition was a success. Please help us again by
taking the survey here.
September Revenue Collections Total $2.7 Billion
The DOR announced this week that September tax collections came in $26 million above the monthly benchmark, in part due
to large withholdings and better than anticipated corporate taxes. Despite gains in September, year-to-date collections remain $71 million below the
Fiscal Year 2017 benchmark.
Public Hearing on Proposed Public Accountancy Regulations
The Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy has submitted a series of changes to
the rules and regulations governing the accounting profession. The MSCPA worked with the Board for over a year to develop the series of changes, a
summary of which can be found here. The Board will hold a final
public hearing on Friday, October 14, to consider the proposed amendments.
IRS Updates
- IRS Now Accepting ITIN
Renewal Applications; Taxpayers Encouraged to Act Soon to Avoid Processing Delays in 2017
- IRS Advises Taxpayers to Prepare for Hurricanes, Floods and Other Natural
Disasters
- Drought-Stricken Farmers and Ranchers
Have More Time to Replace Livestock; 37 States and Puerto Rico Affected
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