History
Since our founding in 1973, our consistently growing team has conducted business with sincerity and a commitment to excellence.
History of AAFCPAs
AAFCPAs (formerly Alexander Aronson Finning CPAs) is the premier CPA and consulting firm based in New England. Our clients consider us an attractive alternative to the Big 4 and national CPA firms. We strive to be the best, not the biggest. We conduct business with sincerity.
1973
Founded by Herb Alexander
Founded in 1973 by entrepreneur Herb Alexander, our high standards of service excellence were born.
1987
A New Headquarters
In 1987, 21 East Main Street, Westborough, MA becomes the firm’s headquarters.
2011
Leadership Transition
Carla M. McCall, CPA and David P. McManus, CPA are named Co-Managing Partners after a successful transition of leadership from our founder, Herb Alexander.
2012
Wealth Management RIA
AAF Wealth Management (fka HighSight) becomes an SEC Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firm.
2015
A New Brand
In 2015, Alexander, Aronson, Finning & Co PC rebrands and changes name to AAFCPAs.
2015
10% Back to Nonprofits
In 2015, AAFCPAs formalizes its 10% Back to Nonprofits program.
2017
Headquarters Growth
In 2017, the firm moves headquarters to 50 Washington St, Westborough, MA to accommodate growth.
2018
Innovation Focus
In 2018, AAFCPAs establishes its Innovation Lab.
2019
Office Expansion
In 2019, AAFCPAs adds 3,000 square feet of office space to its headquarters location.
2020
Carla McCall, Managing Partner
In 2020, Carla McCall assumes sole responsibility of Managing Partner.
2021
AAFCPAs Publishes First Impact Report
In 2021, AAFCPAs introduced our inaugural Impact Report, which outlines the firm’s 2020 actions and 2021 goals as it relates to AAFCPAs’ Social Purpose. Read More >>
2021
Flexible Work
In 2021, AAFCPAs announces its flexible, “Work from Anywhere” policy for staff. Our talent footprint expands across the U.S.
2022
Top 100 Firm
In 2022, AAFCPAs ranks #98 on INSIDE Public Accounting’s annual ranking of the nation’s Top 100 Firms.
2023
AAFCPAs Celebrates 50 Years of Impact!
In 2023, AAFCPAs celebrates 50 Years of Impact! Watch our anniversary video >>
2023
AAFCPAs Builds Bicycles for Children in Eliot’s Emergency Residence Program
AAFCPAs organized a collective bike build event as the service component to our 2023 annual employee outing, at which we celebrated 50 Years of Impact. Read More >>