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Bitcoin Bump and a Looming Tequila Shortage
Bloomberg (March 21st, 2023) – Bloomberg Baystate Business With Tom Moroney, Joe Shortsleeve, Kim Carrigan, Anne Mostue and Janet Wu 3-20-23 Janet Wu speaks with John Buckley, Partner and consultant with AAFCPAs, about advice he is giving to businesses after the SVB collapse. Tamara Small, CEO of NAIOP Massachusetts, tells us why she is urging […]
Should Cannabis Operators Prepare for Federalization in 2023? Not so fast…
The Administration took bold steps last year that signaled an openness to federalizing cannabis. Plenty of speculation has followed, and it seems clear that the federal market could open soon. My perspective is that 2023 is not the year, and probably not 2024 either. Federal legalization is on the horizon, though, and operators should build […]
McManus Weighs in on Cannabis in 2023
Cannabis Regulator (January 23rd, 2023) – Interview: What Does 2023 Hold for Cannabis Companies? The legal cannabis industry remains fluid and growing as we head into a new year. Two more states approved recreational laws on Election Day 2022, expanding the map where marijuana is legal…
More Ideas for Future Firms
Accounting Today (January 16th, 2023) – Legislation, regulation, market demand, new technologies and demographics have traditionally been the most common drivers of change in the accounting profession — but more and more, new ideas are what are reshaping firms. From new business models and innovative approaches to employment and…
AAFCPAs Celebrates 50 Years of Impact, 1973 – 2023
AAFCPAs debuted in 1973 and has made a positive impact in many people’s lives ever since. True to the mission of our founders, AAFCPAs remains committed to improving the economic well-being and quality of life for all constituents. This includes our employees, clients, vendors, and the communities we serve. The sincerity and authenticity with which […]
5 Ways to Develop as an Authentic Leader
When leaders are genuine, self-aware, and show who they are as people, they inspire loyalty and trust in their employees. The following content, including insights from AAFCPAs’ Managing Partner Carla McCall, appeared in FM Magazine. The concept of authentic leadership has been around for many years. Bill George, Harvard professor and former Medtronic CEO, has […]
AAFCPAs Invests in Solution to Streamline Indirect Tax Compliance
Boston (December 9, 2022) – AAFCPAs, a leading CPA and Consulting firm based in New England, today announced its recent strategic partnership with Synexus Tax Solutions, to help clients simplify and streamline state tax compliance. AAFCPAs now combines our years of tax expertise with new state-of-the art technology to deliver multistate indirect tax compliance so […]
Year-end planning: focus on budgets and tax for cannabis operators
As we approach the close of a turbulent year, cannabis operators have an opportunity to establish a strong finance and tax strategy heading into 2023. You can enter the year from a position of strength by focusing on tax planning, tax compliance, and budgeting to ensure healthy cash flow. Year End Tax planning Tax planning […]
Joyce Ripianzi Receives ECCF Professional Advisor Award
Essex Community Foundation (November 1, 2022) – Joyce Ripianzi is often the first person that nonprofit leaders turn to when they need immediate and sound advice. As a financial services professional with more than 30 years of diverse accounting experience, Ripianzi, a CPA and partner with Westborough-based AAFCPAs, is sought out by many local organizations […]