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Dear Hannah:

Congratulations to those of you who just finished your busy season! Before you check out for a while, please note that we have just sent our invoices for dues for the fiscal year, beginning May 1. You can renew your membership here.

I want to thank each and every one of you for your support of the Society and the profession. Many of you maintain membership for access to our programs and resources – learning and development, networking events, publications and newsletters. What you might not know is that by renewing your membership, you are also investing in the future of accounting. Your dues support our student outreach to attract more young people to the profession, and we are now working with high school and even middle school students through our involvement with the STEM council. Your dues also support our advocacy work with the Board of Public Accountancy, the DOR and the State House. 

We strive to bring you opportunities to grow and advance in your career, and we will soon launch new initiatives that will deliver on that promise in the year ahead. I look forward to providing you with a detailed Society update at our Annual Meeting next Wednesday. I hope to see many of you there!

I also want to send my wishes for a very happy Passover to those who are celebrating (Chag Pesach Sameach)!

Amy A. Pitter
President & CEO

Committee Meeting
Federal Taxation (4/26)

New Volunteer Opportunity
The Conversation US - Audit Committee Members

Last Chance - Join the MSCPA at Granite Links (4/27)
The MSCPA will host the Annual Meeting & Reception at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy! Join us for cocktails and networking, hear a Society update from CEO Amy Pitter, welcome the 2016/2017 Board of Directors and listen to a special keynote from Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Ronald L. Walker II, on General Electric's mega-move to Boston. 

South Shore Breakfast Forum: Ethical Challenges (4/28)

Young Professional Networking Breakfast: Public vs. Private Accounting (5/10)
Ever wonder what it's like on the other side? MSCPA members Lauren Collinson, CPA, assistant controller, FSG and Michael Daszkiewicz, CPA, client advisor, Fortis Management Group, will facilitate the discussion and share their experiences regarding working at various size firms in public accounting and various industries in private. They'll discuss the challenges and highlights that they've experienced working in both public and private. This event is part of our new series - Finding Your Fit: Exploring Careers in Accounting.

Aspire to Lead: Lessons from Hollywood (5/11)
Join the MSCPA and PwC for a discussion on leadership and an evening of networking. You will have a chance to hear from Hollywood as the webcast features Geena Davis (award-winning actress and founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media), Dawn Hudson (CEO of the Academy), Jenifer Yuh Nelson (first female solo director to be nominated for an Academy), Peter Yobo (PwC US advisory senior associate) and moderator Michael Fenlon (PwC's global and US talent leader and deputy human capital leader).

AICPA Proposes Expanding Joint Venture with CIMA

Senate Committee Advances Taxpayer Protection Act

Are Accountants Adopting New Technologies?

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