MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY OF CPA'S INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1911

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ZACHARY DONAH

Phone

6175564000

Tax Period

2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY OF CPA'S INC, founded in 1911, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $4.0M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

TO PROTECT, ENHANCE, AND PROMOTE THE VALUE OF BEING A CPA IN MASSACHUSETTS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP & MEMBER ENGAGEMENT: THE MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, INC. ("MASSCPAS") IS THE LEADING PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MORE THAN 11,500 CERTIFIED PUBLIC...

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP & MEMBER ENGAGEMENT: THE MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, INC. ("MASSCPAS") IS THE LEADING PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MORE THAN 11,500 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE PROFESSIONALS ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH TIMELY RESOURCES, A PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE, E-NEWSLETTER AND A VARIETY OF NETWORKING, LEARNING AND ROUNDTABLE PROGRAMS. IN FY25, MASSCPAS SUPPORTED 18 COMMUNITIES WITH OVER 1,100 VOLUNTEERS, FACILITATED PEER-TO-PEER CONNECTIONS THROUGH MENTOR CIRCLES AND REGIONAL GROUPS AND HOSTED A MIX OF VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON EVENTS TO KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ON EMERGING ISSUES AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS.

Program 2

PUBLIC AWARENESS, IMAGE CAMPAIGN & PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT: MASSCPAS PROMOTES THE VALUE OF THE CPA CREDENTIAL AND INCREASES AWARENESS OF THE PROFESSION AMONG STUDENTS, EDUCATORS AND THE PUBLIC. THE...

PUBLIC AWARENESS, IMAGE CAMPAIGN & PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT: MASSCPAS PROMOTES THE VALUE OF THE CPA CREDENTIAL AND INCREASES AWARENESS OF THE PROFESSION AMONG STUDENTS, EDUCATORS AND THE PUBLIC. THE SOCIETY'S PUBLIC AWARENESS INITIATIVES HIGHLIGHT THE EXPERTISE AND TRUST CPAS BRING TO BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES WHILE ADVANCING ACCOUNTING AS A CAREER OF CHOICE. CAMPAIGNS INCLUDE OUTREACH TO MEDIA, SPONSORSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS. THE ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT (ACD) TEAM ENGAGES THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS ANNUALLY THROUGH CLASSROOM VISITS, INTERNSHIPS AND CAREER FAIRS ENSURING A STRONG PIPELINE OF FUTURE CPAS.

Program 3

ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: MASSCPAS IS THE VOICE OF THE PROFESSION ON BEACON HILL. THE SOCIETY MONITORS LEGISLATION AND REGULATORY ISSUES AFFECTING CPAS AND THEIR CLIENTS, TESTIFIES BEFORE...

ADVOCACY & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: MASSCPAS IS THE VOICE OF THE PROFESSION ON BEACON HILL. THE SOCIETY MONITORS LEGISLATION AND REGULATORY ISSUES AFFECTING CPAS AND THEIR CLIENTS, TESTIFIES BEFORE POLICYMAKERS AND MOBILIZES MEMBERS ON KEY ADVOCACY PRIORITIES. THROUGH DIRECT LOBBYING, GRASSROOTS ENGAGEMENT AND COALITION BUILDING, MASSCPAS ADVANCES POLICIES THAT STRENGTHEN THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST. IN FY25, THE SOCIETY WORKED ON ISSUES INCLUDING CPA LICENSURE, TAXATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $3,939,864

Investment Income $201,552

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $4,141,416

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $31,500

Salaries & Benefits $3,403,481

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $544,682

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,979,663

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,141,416	$4,317,476	0.0%
Expenses	$3,979,663	$4,264,319	-0.1%
Net Income	$161,753	$53,157	+2.0%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

1310

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$522,089

Total Directors

$294,329

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LAURA L FELICE	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DECLAN E LEE	CHAIR-ELECT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK A AUDI	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL L RUIZ	AUDIT CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RONALD R TULL	FINANCE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA P O'BRIEN	IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLOTTE L CATHRO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE CHASSE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARQUIS D COOPER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW J DYMENT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MOLLY GRIFFITHS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSHUA P LAPAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEEANN MANNING	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER R MARTIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY L PARKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY K PHELAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA M SMITH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATIE SOULE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZACHARY DONAH	PRES/CEO/SEC/TREAS	38.00	Officer Director	$260,671	$33,658	$294,329
KARA KIERAN	COO	40.00	Officer	$181,389	$46,371	$227,760
JULIA BOWKER-EKELUND	VICE PRESIDENT, LEARNING & DEVELOP.	40.00	Highest	$173,756	$44,193	$217,949
ELIZABETH EMANUELSON	VICE PRESIDENT, COMMMUNICATIONS	40.00	Highest	$164,346	$20,666	$185,012
MOLLY DONNELLY	PVP ADVOCACY	40.00	Highest	$140,343	$40,133	$180,476
KRISTEN WELLS	SR. DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT	40.00	Highest	$128,430	$42,650	$171,080
ALLIE ORLANDO	DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC AND CAREER DEV.	40.00	Highest	$107,483	$22,033	$129,516
AMY PITTER	FORMER PRES/CEO/SEC/TREAS	0.00		$146,676	$0	$146,676

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$4,141,416	$3,979,663	$5,647,083	$161,753
2024	$4,317,476	$4,264,319	$5,940,309	$53,157
2023	$4,107,303	$4,322,509	$5,435,333	$-215,206
2022	$4,333,223	$3,788,382	$5,581,764	$544,841
2021	$3,940,997	$3,771,683	$5,249,565	$169,314
2020	$3,821,834	$3,485,990	$4,356,385	$335,844
2019	$3,637,435	$3,572,064	$4,353,175	$65,371
2018	$3,510,114	$3,424,777	$4,210,251	$85,337