The state CPA societies of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont merged to form the New England Society of CPAs, effective today.
The regional organization will pool together the resources and networks of the individual societies to provide better programming, thought leadership, learning opportunities and greater influence on the profession. It will also expand outreach efforts to accounting students in an effort to address the ongoing talent shortage of CPAs.
Zach Donah, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs, will serve as president and CEO of the new organization. It will maintain existing staff across the five states and is expected to have 14,500 members at its inception.
"This is a member-first opportunity to build on the strengths of each of our state societies and create a more impactful organization for the profession across New England," Donah said in a statement. "Together, we can expand opportunities for members, strengthen our collective voice and invest more deeply in the future of the profession while preserving the local relationships and state advocacy that members value most."
MassCPAs board chair Declan Lee commented, "The New England Society of CPAs will enable us to build on the strengths of our member community while creating new opportunities for collaboration and growth. Members will benefit from enhanced programs, broader professional networks and a stronger collective voice, while Massachusetts priorities and local connections remain at the forefront."
