Response Divided on New 340B Legislation
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that legislation designed to overhaul the 340B program was recently introduced. This legislation, previously coined the 340B Affording Care for Communities and Ensuring a Strong Safety-Net Act (340B ACCESS Act), seeks to establish new transparency and oversight requirements and capture policy principles agreed upon in the Alliance to […]
ESSER Program Removed From Higher Risk Designation
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Office of Federal Financial Management released the 2024 OMB Compliance Supplement, removing the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) program from the listing of programs with higher risk designation. Many charter schools have undergone an audit […]
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the U.S. Department of Labor issued its final rule on employee versus independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Effective March 11, 2024, this final rule provides guidance on how employers determine employee versus independent contractor status. Relying on a multifactor economic reality test, the […]
Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA – 2024 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
CPA Practice Advisor (June 4, 2024) – I’ve worked on women’s advancements since 2011 when I introduced AAFCPAs’ Women’s Opportunity Network (WON), which is essentially an Employee Resource Group (ERG) to give women connections, confidence, and capabilities to excel in their career. It has served as a safe space to discuss issues and experiences. In […]
25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting (2024)
AICPA & CIMA (June 4, 2024) – The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and CPA Practice Advisor today recognized 25 leaders in the accounting profession with the 2024 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Award. The award, now in its twelfth year, was created by CPA Practice Advisor and is jointly administered with the AICPA to promote and support the […]
Carla McCall Named 2024 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Boston, MA (June 4, 2024)—AAFCPAs, a preeminent 325+ employee CPA and consulting firm is pleased to announce that Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner has been selected as one of the 2024 Most Powerful Women in the Accounting Profession by the AICPA & CIMA and CPA Practice Advisor Magazine. This award promotes and supports the […]
AICPA Announces Keynote Speakers and Events for AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2024 in Las Vegas
CPA Practice Advisor (May 23, 2024) – The 2024 Most Powerful Women in Accounting awards will also be presented on the main stage at Engage 2024 on June 5. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants have announced the keynote speakers and key events for this year’s 2024 ENGAGE, […]
AAFCPAs Continues Expansion to Meet Growth Momentum
Boston, MA (May 30, 2024)—AAFCPAs, a preeminent 325+ employee CPA and consulting firm specializing in tax, assurance, accounting, wealth management, business process and IT advisory solutions, is pleased to announce expansion of its key practice areas. As part of this, the company welcomes Patricia Taub as Senior Accountant; Shannon Sargent and April Winward as Consulting […]
ESOPs May Be the Key to Operating Tax-free in the Cannabis Space
Cannabis operators focus heavily on tax mitigation, employee retention, growth strategies, and profitable exit. A properly structured ESOP is a great tool to accomplish all those goals and more. In a recent webinar, “Cannabis ESOPs – The Industry Game Changer”, AAFCPAs’ David McManus, CPA, CGMA, Tax Partner & National Cannabis Practice Leader and Joshua England, LLM, Esq., […]