At Caras & Shulman we celebrate the career growth of our team members. We are proud to announce that Melissa Astone has recently been admitted as a Massachusetts Certified Public Accountant. Melissa is a Senior Associate in our Accounting & Audit Department and serves as our Firm Ambassador for the MSCPA. Please join us in congratulating her on this accomplishment.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ken Fluet, our colleague, partner, and friend. Ken was instrumental in the growth and success of Caras & Shulman and gave his heart and soul to the firm. Those who were fortunate to work with him will remember his unwavering commitment to the firm, our staff and his clients. After spending time in the culinary industry, Ken changed directions and pursued a Bachelor of Science (with honors) from Fitchburg State College. He began his accounting career at Caras & Shulman in 1986 and became a partner in 1996. In his 33 years with the firm, Ken built a reputation as a devoted mentor for our staff, trusted advisor for our clients, and respected member of our partner team. His dedication and humorous, friendly, and lively nature will be deeply...
Caras & Shulman is excited to announce that Alexandra Binek has been promoted to the position of Lead Associate in the firm's Accounting & Audit Department. Alexandra has been with Caras & Shulman for three years and has consistently demonstrated the core values that are essential to advancement and to our firm’s success. Alexandra is now leading fieldwork for non-profit and 401(k) audit engagements. She also completed her CPA exam work last year to become a fully licensed accountant. Congratulations to Alexandra!
Our own Rachael Hylan will be a panelist on the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Expert Panel on September 20th beginning at 6PM in Boston. The event is being hosted by the Financial Planning Association of Massachusetts (FPA). Attendance is free to both members and non-members. Find out more about this event here: https://lnkd.in/eZbpeHG
Caras & Shulman is excited to announce that Melissa Astone has recently been promoted to the position of Senior Associate in the firm’s Accounting & Audit department. Melissa has been an integral part of the team during her time with the firm. In that time she has demonstrated a tremendous work ethic while providing exceptional client service. Melissa has taken on additional client responsibilities and currently leads some of the firm’s largest audit and review engagements.
Massachusetts' New 'Grand Bargain' on Payroll Taxes, Minimum Wage, and Paid Leave On June 28, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a 'grand bargain' bill that will raise the minimum wage and implement a state program increasing mandatory paid leave for workers. Paid Family and Medical Leave A state program will be established to provide workers with twelve weeks of paid family leave and up to twenty weeks of paid medical leave, with no more than twenty-six weeks per year total. Employees must be restored to the same or equivalent positions they previously held on return from leave. Employees on leave are entitled to up to 80% of their regular wages, limited to half of the state’s average weekly wage ($670), then 50% of wages up to an $850 per-week on gross benefits....
Caras & Shulman, PC is excited to announce that Raffi Donabedian has been promoted to Accounting & Audit Supervisor. Raffi is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and has been with the firm since 2011. As Accounting & Audit Supervisor, Raffi will be responsible for managing financial statement audit and review engagements and assisting with staff development and quality control.
We are proud to announce that Raffi Donabedian has recently been admitted as a Massachusetts Certified Public Accountant. Raffi has been with the firm for 6 years and is a Senior Associate in our Accounting & Audit Department. Please join us in congratulating him on this accomplishment.
The most recent issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Financial Reporting Impacts of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Passage late in the year presents challenges New COSO Guidance Addresses Environmental, Social and Governance-related Risks Draft supplements Enterprise Risk Management Framework Worldwide Update Periodic roundup of recent and upcoming actions and activities by audit and accounting organizations throughout the world Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is provided to association members with the intent to highlight emerging issues in the profession. The goal is to give Integra members an awareness of developments impacting the practice of Audit & Accounting, enabling them to stay on the forefront of...
The most recent issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: New Revenue Accounting Standard Finally Takes Effect Public companies now required to comply, while private companies have another year to prepare Major Changes to Lease Accounting Standard Effective Next Year Implementation can be tricky and requires planning Worldwide Update Periodic roundup of recent and upcoming actions and activities by audit and accounting organizations throughout the world Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is provided to association members with the intent to highlight emerging issues in the profession. The goal is to give Integra members an awareness of developments impacting the practice of Audit & Accounting, enabling them to...
