John Casassa, CPA, MBA, MST

Manager

John is responsible for planning and executing financial statement audits for sophisticated nonprofits, including charter schools, educational services providers, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), and research organizations.

He has experience providing audit solutions in accordance with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) guidance, requirements, and reviews related to charter school accounting and auditing. Additionally, he conducts audits and reviews in accordance with Uniform Guidance/Single Audit and Government Auditing Standards along with U.S. GAAP financial statement reporting. John has experience in the preparation and filing of the Federal Form 990 along with corporate and partnership income tax returns.

John serves as the president of the Board of Directors of Chesterbrook Community Foundation (CCF) and exemplifies AAFCPAs’ core value of community service. His involvement with CCF goes back to his days at Bentley University, where he volunteered to mentor children and teens who live in Chesterbrook Gardens and Dana Court housing developments in Waltham, MA. He is a 2023 recipient of AAFCPAs’ peer-nominated Emerging Leader Award for his demonstrated leadership in the areas of client service, technical competency, communication, strategic thinking, recruitment, mentorship, inclusion, and innovation. He remains an active Bentley alumnus, freely volunteering time with Bentley’s Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Center.

Education

Bentley University – Master of Science in Taxation
Nichols College – Master of Business Administration
Bentley University – Bachelor of Science, Corporate Financing and Accounting

Service

Board President, Chesterbrook Community Foundation
Program Director, Bentley University Volunteer Income Tax Program
Board Treasurer, Indian Brook Condominium Association

Professional and Civic Associations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants