Massachusetts Society of Cpa's

The Massachusetts Society of certified public accountants, Inc. ("Society") is the state's premier professional organization of more than 11,000 certified public accountants and accounting professionals. The Society provides its members with cutting edge and up to date information relevant to its members through the Society's website, a bi-monthly magazine and a targeted electronic newsletter. In addition, the Society offers opportunities for peer-to-peer regional networking through a series of roundable and mentor circles. The Society has 18 committees covering areas of interest to the members. The committees, comprised of 1,157 members, address current topics, challenges and relevant regulations. The Society hosts 17 live and virtual networking events and 5 roundtable groups, holding 28 roundtable events for members in fy24.

Since 1988, the Society has administered the aicpa's peer review program. This program helps firms meet the licensing requirement for the state of Massachusetts. There are approximately 500 firms enrolled in the program and over 150 reviews were administered through may 2024. The peer review program was transitioned to new england peer review in may 2024.

The Society's public awareness program seeks to raise awareness of and interest in accounting as a career; increase public understanding of cpas and the services they provide; and communicate the expertise and value accounting professionals bring to their clients, businesses and the communities in which they live and work. The program also includes initiatives to raise awareness of the Society and elevate the position of its leaders within the accounting and business communities. The image campaign promotes the value of the cpa designation through different mediums in an effort to reach the general public and small businesses that need cpa services. This includes sponsoring professional services sections within the boston business journal, as well as placing print advertising that advances the image of Cpa's as value-added advisors that can make a significant contribution to the success of owner-operated businesses in Massachusetts.

Other programs comprise the legislation and government affairs program.