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CEO CORNER

Dear Hannah,

On this stormy day, I’m happy to share some good news: Two academic researchers, Jay C. Thibodeau, Ph.D., CPA, Rae D. Anderson Professor of Accountancy at Bentley University and Annie L. Witte, Ph.D. a student at Bentley University, were selected to receive support for their audit quality research by the AICPA’s Assurance Research Advisory Group (ARAG). ARAG provides funding, access to personnel and/or anonymized firm data to research projects addressing private company assurance quality.

The project, “Non-Global Network Firms’ Use of Technology-Based Audit Tools and Implications for Audit Quality” was one of three proposals selected by ARAG through a vigorous review process of 16 entries. We believe this research could provide the profession with valuable insights into audit quality and support the Enhancing Audit Quality initiative.

This is exciting news that could have a meaningful impact on the accounting profession. We will keep you updated on their progress.

Have a great weekend, and stay safe in the storm!

Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO

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TAX SEASON RESOURCES FOR YOU

AICPA Tax Toolkit

The AICPA has developed a Tax Practitioner’s Marketing Toolkit to help firms of all sizes educate and engage existing clients, develop new relationships and boost your position as your clients’ most trusted adviser. Please note that you must be an AICPA member to download the materials within the toolkit. During busy season, you are also likely to get questions from clients about how the new tax laws will affect them next year. These two presentations that highlight the impact to individuals and businesses are great resources to help you explain the changes.

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Ad Campaign Resources

During this time of year, it is essential to raise awareness of the value CPAs provide to their clients. The MSCPA is running a campaign on social media to promote CPAs, and we encourage members to use our resources on your social media pages to help spread the word and use them for your own marketing efforts.

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Join the Conversation: #CPATaxTalk

Join the conversation and be featured on our Twitter account during tax season! Until April 17, members can submit their best tax season advice for individuals or businesses using the hashtag #CPATaxTalk, and we'll share it with over 6,000 of our followers on our Society's Twitter account, @MASocietyofCPAs, and tag you/your firm. Contact Elizabeth Emanuelson at eemanuelson@mscpaonline.org for more information and to submit your tip.

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MSCPA FITNESS CHALLENGE

Top 3 Teams This Week

Boston Bound - 529,793 average steps
Marcus Benson - 397,336 average steps
Gorton & Company - 383,446 average steps

We love hearing about your progress! Keep sending us photos of you, your team or your walking routine and share them with us using #MSCPAfitnesschallenge to be included in social media, Friday@Five and SumNews! If you haven't already, please send your team photo to Hannah Naranjo at hnaranjo@mscpaonline.org. To view the photo gallery, click here (password: fitness).

If you have questions or need assistance during the challenge, visit mscpaonline.org/fcfaqs.

Thanks to IFP/Harbor Strategies Group for sponsoring!

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GET INVOLVED

Killington/Pico Raffle

Enter our raffle to win a set of two lift tickets to Killington Resort in Killington, Vermont or Pico Mountain in Mendon, Vermont. If you would like to be entered into this drawing, please email Hannah Naranjo at hnaranjo@mscpaonline.org by Monday, March 5, 2018 at midnight. Our winner will be drawn, notified and will receive their tickets in the mail the following week.

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Tax Season Op-ed: Call for Members

We're looking for CPAs who are interested in authoring a pre-written op-ed on family taxes which will run in their local newspapers at the end of tax season. If you are interested, please contact Hannah Naranjo.

CONTACT

Upcoming Committee Meeting

Governmental Accounting & Auditing (3/9)

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Save the Date: Day of Service (6/15/18)

The CPA Day of Service is the perfect opportunity for your organization to come together as a team, give back to the local community and unite with other members of the CPA profession!

To learn more about the Day of Service, click here. Have another volunteer service in mind? Let us know by simply filling out this form!

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Volunteer Requests

Treasurer - Samaritans on Cape Cod and Islands
Audit Committee Member - Massachusetts Association of Realtors
Advisor - WeCanTest
Board Treasurer - Virginia Thurston Healing Garden Cancer Support Center
CPA - Friends of the Mendell
Set Up and Review of Accountant Practices - Agni Institute

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CAREER CENTER

Job Postings

Fiscal Manager in Training - Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc.
Accountant/CPA (Private Equity Focused) - Confidential
Staff Accountant - Michael J. Raymond CPA
Paraplanner - Shepherd Financial Partners
Financial Planner - Bartley Financial Advisors

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Per Diem Job Postings

Seasonal Tax Professional - Robert S. Fineman PC
Per Diem Tax Preparer - Karen M. Saporito, CPA
Individual and Business Tax Return Preparer - Nicholas A. Papakyrikos, CPA, PC
Per Diem Bookkeeper - Sobieski Financial
Tax Preparation Per Diem - Morneau & Blanchette Inc

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