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Carla McCall Named One of CPA Practice Advisor’s 2025 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
AAFCPAs is proud to announce that Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA has been named one of CPA Practice Advisor magazine’s 2025 Most Powerful Women in Accounting, an honor determined by the publication and an independent panel of judges who evaluate influence, leadership, and impact across the profession. This recognition builds on a sustained record of leadership. […]
AAFCPAs’ CFO Garrett Kelleher Promoted to Partner
AAFCPAs is pleased to announce the promotion of Garrett Kelleher, MBA, CPA to Partner, recognizing his invaluable leadership as Chief Financial Officer and his role in driving strategic growth, optimizing financial operations, and positioning the firm for long-term success. As CFO, Garrett leads AAFCPAs’ and AAF Wealth Management’s finance function with a focus on clarity, […]
Carla McCall Featured in FM Magazine on Finance Roles in Cybersecurity
FM Magazine Report: 5 emerging business cyberthreats — and how to combat them FM Magazine (October 2025) – From deepfakes to payment fraud, companies are at risk of increasingly complex cyberthreats—with finance taking a leading role in mitigating risks. Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner of AAFCPAs, contributed insights into five emerging business cyberthreats and […]
2025 SALT Tax Changes: 9 Key Updates for Business Growth and Multistate Compliance
State and local tax developments in 2025 present opportunities for businesses to refine planning and maximize benefits. From updated economic nexus thresholds to expanded deductions and streamlined property filings, understanding these changes allows you to make informed decisions and coordinate personal and business tax matters efficiently. This recap highlights key SALT updates that may help […]
AAFCPAs Celebrates 2025 Partner Class
AAFCPAs celebrates its 2025 partner class, recognizing the accomplishments of five outstanding professionals whose promotions and roles reflect both personal achievement and the firm’s continued growth. Each new partner has demonstrated a record of leadership, technical excellence, and a client-first approach. Together, they strengthen AAFCPAs’ ability to provide thoughtful, forward-looking solutions beyond our core audit […]
Carla McCall Leads Finance and Accounting Conversation for MassCPAs in Partnership with AICPA and CIMA
Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, will facilitate Finance & Accounting 2040 on January 8, a global MassCPAs initiative in partnership with AICPA and CIMA that brings professionals together to shape a resilient vision for the profession. Finance & Accounting 2040: Rise to the Future Together engages participants across all career stages in a collaborative format to […]
Give the Gift of an Estate Plan
The holiday season brings thoughts of giving—carefully chosen gifts that show love, create lasting memories, and sometimes provide practical value for years to come. For families thinking beyond this year’s celebrations, the most meaningful gifts might be the ones that keep giving long after the wrapping paper is cleared away. Estate planning in 2025 and […]
Executive Order to Reschedule Cannabis: What It Means for IRC 280E
On December 18, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to expedite the rescheduling of cannabis to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This action follows the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) 2023 recommendation and represents a major turning point for state-legal cannabis businesses. Why […]
How IT Controls Keep Your Systems and Data Safe
During AAFCPAs’ recent webinar, Understanding Your ITGCs: Why They Matter and How to Strengthen Them (November 2025), Lisa Whittemore, CFE, CRMA, MBA and Vassilis Kontoglis presented a practical framework for assessing, strengthening, and monitoring IT general controls to protect data, ensure operational continuity, and support regulatory compliance. A single misstep in IT General Controls (ITGCs) […]