Dear Hannah,
The MSCPA is governed by a Board of Directors who help the staff think through strategic issues and set our direction. Our goal
is to have a Board that reflects the diversity of our membership and the many ways members can engage with the Society – whether it's through
committee involvement or other volunteer work. In selecting a Board, we strive for a balance in terms of demographics, ethnicity, geographic location,
firm size and industry representation.
Generally, Board nominations come from the staff since we're familiar with members who have been involved with the Society, but we want to make sure
we are not overlooking anyone. This year, we are introducing a self-nomination process. The process will open today and run through October 14. To
submit a nomination, click here and complete the online form.
Have a great weekend!
Amy A. Pitter
President &
CEO
NETWORKING EVENTS & UPDATES
South Shore Breakfast Forum (9/29)
Next Thursday, join Valerie C. Samuels, Esq., partner and co-chair of the Employment Law Group at Posternak, Blankstein & Lund LLP, for
an update on Massachusetts and federal employment laws at the Chateau Restaurant in Braintree.
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.
Members Save 20% on Job Postings in the Career Center
To kick off recruiting season, we’re
offering members a 20% discount on your 30-day job posting or any job posting package. Now through September 30, use the code RAKE at checkout to get the discount. Click here to view all of our job posting packages.
Featured Member Benefit - Save at TD Garden Events
Boston Bruins Preseason
The Bruins are back in action at the Garden starting on September 26.
To purchase tickets, click here and enter promo code:
17BEAR240.
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
Circus
XTREME is coming to the Garden from
Thursday, October 13 – Sunday, October 16. To purchase tickets, click here and enter promo code: 16CIRCUS240.
The Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics
Champions
On November 13, see gymnastic champions Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, Nastia Liukin and more perform gymnastic feats. To purchase
tickets, click here and enter promo code:
STRONG240.
To order over the phone, contact Tina Anderson at
617.624.1810 or tanderson@bostonbruins.com and mention
this offer.
Latest Discussions on The
HUB
- LLC as a 501 c
- The Accountant – Starring Ben Affleck – Oct 14
- Qualified Lender for Bad Business
Debt
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
CPE: Cyber Security: Know the Risk for You and Your Clients (11/10)
Get an introduction to the Commonwealth Fusion
Center, it's role in cyber security and learn how to prevent and detect insider fraud and other threats!
MAP Conference (11/16 - 11/18)
Our annual New England Practice Management Conference is
coming up! With all of the issues affecting the industry today, we have compiled a list of discussions and great speakers to share with you their
expertise to help you rise above your firm's challenges. Join us, Bill Reeb from the Succession Institute, and over fifteen other
great speakers at Mohegan Sun! View the full agenda here.
NEWS & RESOURCES
Vincent Vittorio (Boston Business Journal)
Vincent Vittorio of
Tech Advisors Presents at Annual MSCPA Conference (PRLog)
Smith Honored by Mass. Society of CPAs (Worcester Telegram
& Gazette)
Five Perks for Keeping Your CPA Designation
Featuring Katherine Durant, CPA, CGMA, Michael Daszkiewicz, CPA, Kara
Stevens, CPA, MBA, Stuart Benton, CPA, CGMA and Susan Lowe, CPA, CGMA
How to Build a Strong Culture in Your Firm
Accountants Remain Small Business’s Most Trusted Advisors
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
IRS Updates
- IRS Has a Reminder for Extension Filers: Prior-Year
Adjusted Gross Income Amount May Be Needed to File Electronically
- IRS and Security Summit
Partners Warn of Fake Tax Bill Emails
- IRS Urges Employers to Take Advantage of Expanded Work
Opportunity Tax Credit; Employers Have Until Sept. 28 to Request Certification for Many New Hires
September Mid-Month Revenue Report
MSCPA Advocates for a Delayed Implementation of DOL Overtime Rules
The MSCPA has sent letters to the Massachusetts
Congressional Delegation requesting their support of a bill that would delay the implementation of new rules from the U.S. Department of Labor
regarding overtime for three years to allow employers time to adjust their business processes. The proposed rules, which will increase the standard
salary threshold to $913 per week or approximately $47,476 per year, are slated to go into effect on December 1, 2016.
MA Board of
Public Accountancy Launches New E-Licensing System
The Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy
(BoPA) recently launched an e-licensing system allowing aspiring and current licensees the option to apply for or renew their certifications online.
Firms are also eligible to apply and renew their licenses through the portal. The MSCPA worked with BoPA to implement the system and released
this Q&A to deepen your understanding.
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