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Massachusetts’ New ‘Grand Bargain’ on Payroll Taxes, Minimum Wage, & Paid Leave

by | Aug 8, 2018 |

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....

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Promotion Announcement: Raffi Donabedian

by | May 24, 2018 |

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.

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MSCPA Announcement: Raffi Donabedian

by | May 1, 2018 |

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.

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Integra’s A&A Alert – 03/2018

by | Mar 2, 2018 |

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...

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Integra’s A&A Alert – 01/2018

by | Jan 4, 2018 |

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...

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New Partner Announcement: Charles Miraglia & Graham Ranks

by | Jan 2, 2018 |

Caras & Shulman, PC is pleased to announce that Charles Miraglia and Graham Ranks are partners at the firm effective January 1, 2018. Charles graduated from Suffolk University and has over 20 years' experience in finance and accounting, both in public accounting and private industry. He returned to Caras & Shulman in 2014 after spending 15 years in senior financial roles for privately held companies. Charlie now works closely with the ownership and management teams of clients in a multitude of industries as a trusted business advisor. Graham graduated from Bentley University with a B.S. in Corporate Finance & Accounting and began his career as an intern at at Caras & Shulman in 2007. He has also earned a...

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Integra’s A&A Alert – 11/2017

by | Nov 5, 2017 |

The most recent issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: New Framework Relates Risk To Strategy and Performance COSO updates guidance for changing environments Bitcoin and Blockchain A Year Later Where are they now? 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 industry trends.

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Integra’s A&A Alert – 09/2017

by | Sep 8, 2017 |

The most recent issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: The Current & Future Value of the Audit Surveys from Deloitte and KPMG weigh in Future Looking Audit Techniques Employed Today A glimpse into modern audit technology 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 industry trends.

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MSCPA Announcement: Alexandra Binek

by | Jul 18, 2017 |

We are happy to announce that Alexandra Binek has recently been admitted as a Massachusetts Certified Public Accountant. Alexandra has been with the firm for two years and is currently an Associate in our Accounting & Audit Department. Alexandra’s primary role at C&S is performing audits of privately held companies and assisting clients with income tax compliance.

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Integra’s A&A Alert – 07/2017

by | Jul 8, 2017 |

The most recent issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Are You Future Ready? AICPA ENGAGE mega conference focuses on rapidly approaching changes Sustainability and Integrated Reporting Gain Traction New guide from Prince of Wales Group addresses practicalities of social and human capital accounting 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...

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