Dear Hannah,
On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of attending the 16th Annual Women’s Golf Outing & Clinic at
Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northboro. We lucked out with the weather, and I hope everyone had as much fun on the links as I did! Here are the pictures that were captured at the event. If you want to
download the photos, simply use the password MSCPA.
Proceeds from the golf outing support our Educational Foundation, which funds scholarships to students pursuing careers in
accounting. Because of the generosity of our members, the MSCPA provided a record $100,000 in scholarships in 2016! To learn more about the
Foundation, or to make a donation, click here. Please know that
your help is greatly appreciated and does not go unnoticed.
If you weren’t able to attend the golf outing – fear not! The Society has many networking events planned this month. View our event calendar to find programs that interest you, or
venture outside of your comfort zone and journey to a new path. Wherever your career takes you, the Society is committed to helping you succeed. I
hope you take advantage of our programs and use them to fuel your journey!
Have a great weekend!
Amy A. Pitter
President & CEO
NETWORKING EVENTS & UPDATES
Last Chance to Register
for Next Week’s Networking Events! Women in Great Places: An Evening of Networking in Law and Finance (6/15)
Join the MSCPA and the Women's Bar Association for an evening of
cross-industry networking at PwC in Boston. This is an excellent opportunity to meet other women professionals, build your network and develop
referral sources. 
Starting Your Own Firm Roundtable (6/16)
If you're considering starting your own firm, this
is the roundtable for you. MSCPA members will share their experiences and career paths that led them to firm ownership. This free event is part of our
new series - Finding Your Fit: Exploring Careers in Accounting.
Photos: Believers & Achievers Awards Reception
View photos from the MSCPA's Believers & Achievers Awards Reception, which was held on May 24 at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy.
To download the photos, use password MSCPA. 
Networking with the Boston Estate Planning Council (6/23)
Join colleagues and BEPC members for a lighthearted evening of good
conversation, appetizers and networking in a casual, fun atmosphere in downtown Boston. Space is limited, so register now!
CPA
Day of Service – Submit Your Plans
On June 24, hundreds of CPAs across Massachusetts will volunteer at local organizations for the 2016 CPA Day of
Service. There are many ways your firm can give back – whether it’s cleaning up a local park, serving lunch at a soup kitchen or
volunteering at a charity. Over 300 CPAs have already signed up - help us reach our goal of 700!
2016 AICPA PCPS/CPA.com National MAP Survey
How does your firm stack up? Participate in the CPA profession’s
annual premier benchmarking study, which allows firms of all sizes to compare themselves to others around the country and by region. The survey closes
to new participants on July 15. Registrants will have until July 31 to complete data entry!
Comments on UAA Exposure Draft Requested
The AICPA and NASBA have exposed for public comment changes to the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) that would
simplify the international pathway for licensure and update the UAA Model Rules related to the CPA Exam.
The full Exposure Draft is available for download here, and a summary of the Exposure Draft can be accessed here. Comments on the proposed changes are requested by September
1, 2016. Please let Zach Donah know if you intend to respond.
NEWS &
RESOURCES
MSCPA in the News Malden student achievements (Malden Observer)
Belmont education achievers (Belmont Citizen-Herald)
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
House
Appropriations Committee Votes to Cut IRS Funding
IRS Rules FINRA Fines Can’t be Deducted from Taxes
Interest Rate on Overpayments and Underpayments
MSCPA Submits Revenue Analysis to DOR
The MSCPA submitted the results of the member-wide taxpayer behavioral analysis to the Department of Revenue this week. Forty-seven members
responded and overwhelmingly agreed that the April revenue shortfall was caused by large refunds in 2016, due to a strong market in 2014 and high
estimated payments in 2015.
MSCPA
Leads Opposition to Tax Return Review Proposal
The MSCPA was joined by the Greater Boston Chamber of
Commerce, the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation and Associated Industries of Massachusetts in submitting a
letter to the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Conference Committee in opposition to a provision that would expand access to tax return information. The
proposal would create a tax expenditure review unit within the Office of the Inspector General, granting the office access to returns, documents, and
other supporting information.
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