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Georgia CALLS Temporarily Relocates to Larger Space. Fundraising for Campus Dream Project Continues

Ga Calls Logo - Vertical-TagGeorgia CALLS, the Georgia Center For Abundant Living Life Skills, a unique 501(c)3 non-profit helping high-risk, returning citizens make a successful transition from incarceration back into society as business entrepreneurs, has temporarily relocated to a larger space to accommodate their significant growth.

Georgia CALLS has outgrown their 1800 sq. ft. space at 1705 Enterprise Drive, Suite B, in Buford and relocated to the 3600 sq. ft. space next door at Suite A. The move is temporary while they continue fundraising for the Campus Dream Project.

Just one year after launching, Georgia CALLS completely ran out of space in their building. The new location provides daily staff with plenty of desk and storage space, which they lacked prior to the move. Georgia CALLS will now be able to hold daily training classes and counseling sessions at the same time. The call center area has also been expanded and can now accept additional program participants.

“This move means that we are able to assist more individuals with transitioning and reentering the community. It is exciting to see the program growing along with the growth and development of the participants,” explained Katie Ellison, Counselor/Case Worker at Georgia CALLS.

Georgia CALLS’ participants have also expressed that they are pleased with the move as it gives them more space to do their daily activities and allows them a chance to expand and progress.

Prior to moving in to the new space, Georgia CALLS had to make renovations, which included new carpet, paint, wiring and the expansion of the area utilized for classrooms and training. A team of 20 VoiceNation staff members participating in the Employee Volunteer Program assisted with the renovations and setup of the facility for the call center environment.

“Now we have space to grow and add more participants, thus opening the door for greater vision expansion in who we are able to help and how many,” explained Mark Mobley, Executive Director of Georgia CALLS. “Occupying this space is a temporary solution until we are able to reach our goal to have a full training and workplace facility to fulfill the full vision of Georgia CALLS.”

Georgia CALLS is fundraising for Phase I of their Campus Dream Project, which includes a new space to accommodate their expanding program, additional staff, and the costs to build-out that custom-designed, work/training facility.

The Campus Dream Project is a comprehensive solution-focused model that will meet the needs of both individuals and families searching for a second chance as they reintegrate with society. Campus Dream is Georgia CALLS on a grand scale, with numerous work opportunities, job/life skills training, transitional housing, a food bank, tutoring, after school programs, and childcare.

Mobley continued, “Our Campus Dream Project will enable us to have the greatest impact in the community as possible. It will help us achieve generational change to break the cycle of recidivism.”

To learn more and support Georgia CALLS Campus Dream Project, visit Gofundme.com/georgia-calls.

About Georgia CALLS

Georgia CALLS, a program in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Transition, Support & Reentry, the Georgia Department of Correctionsand Phillips Transitional Center, is transforming mindsets, growing leaders & building entrepreneurs up, one life at a time. Utilizing a powerful combination of exclusive job/life skills training, paid work experience in the call center, intensive case management services, and optional discipleship classes, participants in the Georgia CALLS program learn to build strong character, explore their own entrepreneurial desires, and in turn give back to their own communities. Georgia CALLS works to make a last community impact by cultivating entrepreneurs and mentoring participants to be the CEOs of their lives.

For more information about Georgia CALLS, visit www.gacalls.org.

About VoiceNation

VoiceNation is a leading provider of 24-hour live answering services and call center solutions. Named “Top Provider in Industry” by PC World, VoiceNation is positioned as a knowledge leader with innovations in pricing, service, and proprietary open source technology.

Over 50,000 businesses worldwide, including Comedy Central, Delta, Dunkin’ Donuts, Rolls Royce, and StateFarm trust VoiceNation as their professional telephone answering service. Founded in 2002, VoiceNation is a privately-held company that invests heavy emphasis in staff development and community outreach opportunities. To learn more about VoiceNation, visit http://www.qualityansweringservice.com.

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Laser changes the drill for cavity filling

photo of Paxton Dentist Dr. Nikhil Lavana, DMD,
Family Dental Group of Paxton’s Dr. Nikhil Lavana, DMD,

PAXTON, MA…

When you think about why people don’t like or even fear going to the dentist, most of it stems from childhood visits that required a shot to fill in a cavity. In recent years and at many dental practices, laser technology has replaced anesthesia and drilling to prepare teeth for fillings. And that’s alleviated the fears of many who used to dread a trip to the dentist.

“Ask people what they don’t like about going to the dentist and most people will respond the shot, the drilling or both,” said said Dr. Nikhil Lavana, DMD, who owns and operates Family Dental Group of Paxton with his wife Dr. Archana Lavana, DMD. “With laser technology, we can eliminate that part of the process so it really comes down to just a filling.”

How it works is fairly straight forward. The dentist applies the laser beam to the decayed area of the tooth. The laser beam combines with a spray of air and water to keep the tooth cool. The laser works by heating water molecules in the tooth, which expands and dislodges decay—all without the laser cutting into the healthy enamel and dentin of the tooth.

After the tooth cavity has been cleaned out and disinfected by the laser, filling material is injected into the treated area. All without the use of anesthesia or drill.

“While the sound of drilling is gone, the laser does make a noise resembling a woodpecker. The smell also is less of an issue and most patients tolerate the procedure very well,” said Dr. Lavana.

Dr. Lavana notes that more than 70 percent of cavities Family Dental Group of Paxton treats can be filled using this method. Adds Dr. Lavana, “There are some cases where we cannot get all the decayed matter out and have to drill.”

Perhaps the most important benefit of the laser treatment lies in the new perception of patients towards fillings, particularly children.

“With the laser, we essentially have a pain-free, needle-free way to fill cavities and that makes a tremendous difference with all patients, especially children,” said Dr. Lavana. “For dentists and patients, there’s the additional benefit that it doesn’t cost any more to use the laser.”

For more information on laser treatment for filling, please call the Family Dental Group of Paxton at 508-755-2905.

About Family Dental Group of Paxton

Located at 581 Pleasant Street in Paxton, The Family Dental Group of Paxton offers: comprehensive examinations; cosmetics; crowns (in just one visit with no messy impressions); teeth whitening with ZOOM; laser dentistry (no needles!); partial and full dentures; root canals; inlays/onlays; extractions; crown lengthening; and emergency services (24-hour emergency phone number available).

The Family Dental Group of Paxton accepts most insurance plans. They also accept payment from most PPO and indemnity plans, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Delta Dental. Family Dental Group of Paxton accepts all major credit cards and offers credit card financing plans.

To schedule an initial consultation, please call 508-755-2905. For more information, visit www.paxtondentist.com.

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Talking Information Center to Broadcast the 8th Annual “B.L.I.N.D.” State House Event

TIC imageThe award-winning Talking Information Center (TIC), a nonprofit reading service located in Marshfield, MA which broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to thousands of visually impaired listeners, will be on-site to record the Eighth Annual Blind Legislative Informational Networking Day (B.L.I.N.D.) on Thursday, March 24, 2016 in The Great Hall at the Massachusetts State House in Boston.

As a supporter and sponsor of this important event, TIC will air the taped broadcast on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 9:00 p.m.

Listeners will have a chance to hear Bruce Howell, Chair of the Rehabilitation Council at the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind serve as Master of Ceremonies. Advocates will visit representative and senators’ offices, and there will be product demonstrations, consumer presentations and an awards presentation.

“The purpose of Blind Legislative Informational Networking Day is to provide information as well as network with legislators on the need for appropriate funding for the blindness community’s unique service needs,” explained Jim Bunnell, TIC’s Executive Director.

The Governor’s proposed budget for FY2017 has recommended level funding for most of the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) state appropriations, along with the Perkins and Worcester Library programs. Funding support is also needed for special education for students with disabilities.

Critical programs to be funded include: The Perkins Library and the Worcester Talking Book Library; MCB’s Community Service account which includes funding for support for the Community Mobility and Orientation Program and the Deaf-Blind Community Access Network (DBCAN); and MCB’s Turning 22 account (4110-2000) covers supports and services for more severely disabled youth who are blind or visually impaired transitioning out of the special education system as well as for their continued care as adults.

The event is sponsored by Bay State Council of the Blind, Carroll Center for the Blind, Lowell Association for the Blind, Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, National Braille Press, National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts, and Perkins, on behalf of the Friends of the Perkins Library and the Worcester Talking Book Library, and TIC.

“The proposed FY2017 budget takes into consideration the needs of specialized blindness services and its consumers who benefit from them. TIC fully supports these funding recommendations,” said Bunnell.

Tune in to TIC’s audio stream at www.ticnetwork.org to hear the Eighth Annual “B.L.I.N.D.” State House event delayed broadcast on March 27th. Listeners may also access the broadcast via specially tuned radio receiver; or through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app.

About TIC

The Talking Information Center (TIC), a nonprofit reading service located in Marshfield, MA, broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to visually-impaired and print-handicapped listeners including those suffering from AIDS, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, paralysis or other physical illness that makes holding a publication or turning pages impossible.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Now reaching 25,000 listeners, TIC broadcasts newspapers, magazines, books, and special consumer information on subjects including medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also broadcasts cultural programming including old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry.

TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is also the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. TIC is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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VoiceNation Appoints Jason Gazaway as Marketing Communications Specialist

Jason Gazaway
Jason Gazaway

VoiceNation, the industry leader in live answering and virtual receptionist services trusted by more than 50,000 businesses worldwide, has recently appointed Jason Gazaway, a native and resident of Flowery Branch, as Marketing Communications Specialist.

Mr. Gazaway will oversee marketing communications around the offerings and features of VoiceNation, which includes the company’s revolutionary opensource answering service software known as OpenAnswer, as well as VoiceNation’s outreach program known as Georgia CALLS. Mr. Gazaway will be responsible for internal and external branding, project management, article and content development, social media, and raising awareness.

For five years previous to VoiceNation, Mr. Gazaway was Marketing and Brand Manager for CablesAndKits ecommerce company in Buford, overseeing brand strategy and development, social design, email marketing and content creation. Previous to that, he served as Director of Marketing Execution for 13 years at Crown Financial Ministries, a non-profit organization formally based in Gainesville, now located in Knoxville, TN. He attended Gainesville Sate College for Business Management and Communications.

A recognized speaker, Mr. Gazaway has led national webinars and sessions on customer segmentation and retention. He is a member of eMarketing Association and a former member of the Technology Association of Georgia.

He is very much involved in VoiceNation’s volunteer outreach activities as well as those at 12Stone Church in Hamilton Mill. In his free time, Mr. Gazaway plays drums, enjoys sports, and for more than 15 years has been an avid runner of half marathons and 10Ks.

About OpenAnswer 

OpenAnswer is VoiceNation’s revolutionary open source answering service software that provides a way for businesses and entrepreneurs who would not have been able to start a call center, to have the opportunity to do so at very little cost. For more information, visit www.voicenation.com/openanswer.

About Georgia CALLS

Georgia CALLS, is a re-entry program in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Transition, Support & Reentry, the Georgia Department of Corrections and Phillips Transitional Center. Georgia CALLS works to make a lasting community impact by cultivating entrepreneurs and mentoring participants to be the CEOs of their lives. For more information, visit www.gacalls.org

About VoiceNation

VoiceNation is a leading provider of 24-hour live answering services and call center solutions. Named “Top Provider in Industry” by PC World, VoiceNation is positioned as a knowledge leader with innovations in pricing, service, and proprietary open source technology.

Over 50,000 businesses worldwide, including Comedy Central, Delta, Dunkin’ Donuts, Rolls Royce, and StateFarm trust VoiceNation as their professional telephone answering service. Founded in 2002, VoiceNation is a privately-held company that invests heavy emphasis in staff development and community outreach opportunities. To learn more about VoiceNation, visit http://www.qualityansweringservice.com

 

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Marshfield CPA Talks Taxes on WATD

John Topham CPA
John Topham CPA

John Topham, CPA, a founding partner of Damon, Topham & Company, tax specialists based in Marshfield, MA, recently co-hosted on Attorney Mark Greene’s “So What About That Law!” show on WATD 95.9 FM and shared timely tax tips with the audience.

On the fourth Sunday of every month, Topham discusses a wide range of tax related topics with Greene, who is Principal Attorney at Mark Greene & Associates Attorneys & Family Counselors of Hanover, MA.
Below, Topham shares timely tax filing tips:
Beware of tax scam telephone calls and emails from those claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service. These scammers may be very convincing and may even have your personal information such as the last four of your social security number and birthdate. Do not give out or confirm any personal information. Hang up immediately.
Be aware that tax laws are always changing from year to year (and the IRS’ 2015 Tax Guide – Publication 17 is 288 pages long). If a taxpayer is preparing his own tax return, then he should make sure he is aware of any changes.
Taxpayers filing electronically should make sure it is done over a secure portal.
This year’s filing deadline is April 19, 2016. Make every effort to file on time. One advantage to filing on time is that the statue of limitations on the IRS auditing you begins once you file. After three years, the return is closed (unless it’s fraud or beyond the normal audit procedure).
Taxpayers have until April 19, 2016 to contribute to an IRA for 2015. However, make sure that the contribution is coded (by the institution) for 2015; otherwise it is applied as a 2016 contribution.
Be sure to retrieve pertinent documents online from issuers, including 1098T for college students; 1099s for independent contractors; as well as any interest statements from financial institutions.
Those who owe tax and need an Extension of time to file their return, may file for an extension, but MUST also make a tax payment (which should be estimated by the taxpayer’s accountant) in order to avoid an underpayment penalty.
Those who are unable to make a payment should still file their return ON TIME in order to avoid a late filing penalty. If you fail to file on time and fail to make a payment, you will incur penalties for both late filing and underpayment.
The IRS ONLY contacts taxpayers by MAIL. To learn more about tax scams and how to spot them, visit www.irs.gov.
In the Broadcast Booth
Topham’s upcoming broadcasts are March 27th, April 24th, May 22nd and June 26th. Missed a show? Visit Mark Greene’s broadcast booth on his website at http://www.markgreenelaw.com/broadcast-booth.
About John Topham
Topham is a CPA registered in Massachusetts, and head of the Business Development team. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. He has been the financial editor for the “New England Movers Magazine” and has authored numerous other articles. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Bentley College.
About Damon, Topham & Company
Damon, Topham & Company is a full service multi-disciplined firm that has been serving the South Shore for three decades. The firm provides auditing, accounting and taxation services as well as business valuation, estate, individual and corporate tax planning, advisory services and financing solutions. Damon, Topham’s founding partner John Topham CPA discusses a wide range of tax related topics as a co-host on Attorney Mark Greene’s “So What About That Law!” radio show on WATD 95.9 FM on the fourth Sunday of every month.  Damon, Topham & Company, LLC, is located at 475 School St., Suite 8, Marshfield, MA. For more information, visit www.damtopcpa.com.

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Talking Information Center’s New Programming for Veterans Begins in March

TIC imageThe award-winning Talking Information Center (TIC), a non-profit reading service located in Marshfield, MA which broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to thousands of print and visually impaired listeners, is reaching out to military veterans with two new programs set to begin in March – Veterans’ Voice Radio and Veterans’ Voice Story Hour.

Veterans’ Voice Radio

Veterans’ Voice Radio, hosted by Gregg Brasso and produced at 95.9 FM WATD, will now air on TIC on Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m. with a repeat of the show on Wednesday evenings at 8:00 p.m. The first show aired March 5, 2016.

Veterans’ Voice Radio’s goal is to help veterans and active members of the military identify and apply for local, state and federal benefits, along with programs they may qualify for. Housing, education and training for careers are just some of the various topics that are discussed during the show. Guests from numerous veterans agencies will help vets navigate through the process of applying for and receiving benefits, and help answer any other questions may have about these subjects. Each week, Veterans’ Voice Radio features a Veteran’s Voice segment to start the show. It consists of a veteran telling their own story about their experiences in the military.

Veterans’ Voice Story Hour

The Veterans’ Voice Story Hour is a new program that will be produced in the TIC studio. Gregg Brasso will host a special hour-long program that will include interviews with authors who are military veterans (or their family members) and others who are relevant to veterans’ issues. Brasso receives assistance in identifying veteran authors and their work from the Warrior Writers Workshop and Book Club of the William Joiner Institute for the Study of War and Social Consequences at the University of Massachusetts/Boston.

Veterans’ Voice Story Hour will air on the third Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. The first show is set for Thursday, March 17, 2016.

“TIC has thousands of listeners statewide, yet there is a broader audience who can benefit. Military veterans are seeking programs that have a ‘veteran’s voice’. There are more than 158,000 blind or visually impaired military veterans living among us, and in Massachusetts, there are approximately 950 print or visually impaired veterans,” explained James Bunnell, TIC’s Executive Director. “In partnering with Gregg Brasso and Veterans’ Voice Radio, we are better able serve our veterans with innovative and important programming.”

“We’re very excited about our collaboration with TIC. Now, more veterans will be able to tune in to our Veterans’ Voice programs and stay connected,” explained Gregg Brasso of Veterans’ Voice Radio. “They will be able to access the shows in a number of different ways – via live audio stream on the TIC website, by specially tuned radio receivers, by telephone or by TIC’s smartphone app, whichever option works best for them.”

For more information about programming, visit www.ticnetwork.org.

About TIC

The Talking Information Center (TIC), a non-profit reading service located in Marshfield, MA, broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to visually-impaired and print-handicapped listeners including those suffering from AIDS, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, paralysis or other physical illness that makes holding a publication or turning pages impossible.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Now reaching 25,000 listeners, TIC broadcasts newspapers, magazines, books, and special consumer information on subjects including medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also broadcasts cultural programming including old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry.

TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is also the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. TIC is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

 

 

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Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels – OCES Announces 5K Road Race/Walk

Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES
Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES

Lace up your running shoes and join Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) on Sunday, March 20, 2016 for their first annual “Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels” 5K Road Race/Walk.

In a new initiative to help grow and sustain OCES’ Meals on Wheels program, which serves approximately 30,000 meals a month to older adults in the greater Brockton and Plymouth county area, OCES will hold a 5K Road Race/Walk at Silver Lake Regional High School, 260 Pembroke Street in Kingston, MA 02364. The race starts at 9:00 a.m.

Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place male and female winners. Adult registration for the Moving Heels for Meals on Wheels 5K costs $25 online or $30 on-site. Student (age 11-18) registration is $20 online or $25 on-site. Child (age 10 and under) registration is $15 online and $20 on-site.

T-shirts and gift bags are included with registration, and refreshments will be provided. Online registration will be open through the end of the day on Friday, March 18th. The registration deadline to receive a t-shirt is March 8th.

To register, visit www.southshoreracemgmt.com and click on March races.

Sponsorships are also available. To sponsor the race, visit ocesma.givezooks.com/events/moving-heels-for-meals-on-wheels or contact Chris McLaren at OCES, 508-584-1561, extension 309.

“We’re excited about our first annual 5K Road Race, as it promises to be a fun event for all ages,” noted Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director. “With the community’s support and participation, we will be better able to meet the increasing demand of providing meals to older adults and people with disabilities.”

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES serves 20 communities in Plymouth County as well as Avon, Easton and Stoughton. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton and designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 235 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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Rodman CPAs Offer QuickBooks Tips for Year-End

Rodman CPAs Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor team
Rodman CPAs Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor team

Tax season is in full swing, which means it’s a time of reconciliation for small business owners and bookkeepers utilizing QuickBooks software.

To help QuickBooks users through the process, the Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor team at  Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm catering to small and medium-sized companies throughout the greater Boston area, shares highlights from their recent “Preparing for Year-End” QuickBooks seminar.

During the 90-minute seminar held in their Waltham office classroom, Rodman’s QuickBooks ProAdvisors led attendees through a comprehensive year-end checklist. Six key steps of the reconciliation process are outlined below:

1. Cash – Reconcile final bank statements. Review old outstanding checks and deposits.

2. Accounts Receivable – Ensure all 12/31/15 invoices are entered. Review outstanding receivables for uncollectible accounts and write offs. Review negative accounts receivable. Review over 90 days to determine if additional collection efforts are needed. Review undeposited funds to ensure transactions are current.

3. Accounts Payable – Ensure all 12/31/15 vendor bills are posted. Review accounts payable aging for negative or old accounts payable.

4. Credit Cards – Ensure all credit card activity is entered through 12/31/15 for both cash and accrual basis taxpayers. Reconcile credit card activity.

5. 1099s – Review 1099 vendor information to make sure it is complete. Review name, address, tax ID, 1099 coding in QuickBooks. Review QuickBooks mapping of expense accounts for 1099 tracking. Ensure W-9s are on file for all vendors.

6. Loans/Other Liability accounts – Reconcile loans to year-end statements/amortization schedules. Ensure principal and interest expense are properly recorded. Ensure other liability accounts are reviewed and reconciled to backup.

“These are just a few of the steps in the final reporting and closing process that must be completed to ensure everything is in order prior to tax filing,” explained Kathy Parker CPA, partner and Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.

To learn more about Rodman CPAs’ upcoming QuickBooks seminars or to download a copy of the “Preparing for Year-End” checklist, visit www.rodmancpa.com.

Rodman CPAs has been a member of the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program since 1999 and has provided hundreds of small to mid-size companies with training and consulting. The firm’s Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors team, which includes Kathy Parker CPA, Leah Shanahan CPA, Janine O’Connor EA, and Christine McGoldrick, provides superior services and expertise to meet the accounting software installation, setup, and training needs of businesses.

About Rodman CPAs

Founded in 1961 and named one of Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work for, Rodman CPAs provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies throughout New England and beyond. The team specializes in improving business performance, business processes, operations, information technology, finance, and change navigation. Rodman CPAs provides companies with a sustainable financial roadmap through expert partnership/ corporate structuring for optimal tax benefit; grant qualification assistance and auditing; ongoing advisory services for federal, state and local tax incentives; and strategic financial planning and management.

The firm has a specialized renewable energy and clean technology accounting and tax services practice, known as the “Green Team” which serves renewable energy clients throughout the U.S. The company is Green Business Certified. For more information, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Dighton, Mass. Development, The Pines, opens new sales office 16 Silvia Way

The Berkeley, the model of the new sales office at The Pines
The Berkeley, the model of the new sales office at The Pines

DIGHTON, MA and SOUTH EASTON, MA …

Stonebridge Homes, a builder/developer based in South Easton, Mass., recently announced the opening of a new sales office at The Pines, a 33-lot subdivision in Dighton, MA. Located at 16 Silvia Way (GPS 1410 Pine Street, Dighton, MA), new sales office, featuring the Berkeley design model, will also be used both for open houses and tours.

The Pines offers convenience and affordable luxury living. Located just minutes from Route 24, right off Pine Street in Dighton, The Pines is commutable to both Providence and Boston.

The Pines offers five model floor plans ranging from 1,602 square feet to 1,881 square feet.  The floor plans offer two-story and single-story homes with both contemporary and traditional flair while offering distinctive, open floor plans, stylish selections, granite countertops, ceramic tile and hardwood flooring, fine trim finishes, stainless steel appliances, natural gas heat, central air conditioning, recessed lighting, certified energy efficient,  two-car garages, and maintenance-free exteriors.

In addition, residents will admire the splendid curb appeal at the subdivision’s entrance, which is decorated with elaborate stone walls with plentiful flowering shrubs and perennials.

“The Pines offers luxury living and convenience at very affordable prices for new homes,” said Eoghan Kelley, Manager of PMJD Realty, LLC.

To view floor plans, please visit The Pines on http://www.thePinesDighton.com. For more information, including open house hours, or to make an appointment for a tour of The Pines, please call JoAnn Drabble of REMAX Welcome Home at 508-930-1711 or joanndrabble@comcast.net.

About Stonebridge Homes, Inc.:

For more than 25 years, Stonebridge Homes and its team, based in South Easton, Massachusetts, have built and managed the construction of many residential communities throughout Massachusetts, including Tanglewood Estates in Easton, Mass; Stoney Ridge Estates in Dighton, Mass (www.stoneyridgedighton.com); The Pines in Dighton, Mass (www.thepinesdighton.com); and Briggs Landing in Westport, Mass. More recently, Stonebridge Homes has focused on building and managing construction in towns in southeastern Massachusetts, including Dighton, Easton, Foxboro, Lakeville, Norfolk, Norwell, Norton, Pembroke, Rockland, West Bridgewater and Westport. The styles of these communities have varied from imaginative condominiums to custom single‐family homes designed by its in-house architect whose specialty is customizing dream homes that provide space and luxury to households of all sizes. Each development is built with the same commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Stonebridge Homes, Inc. is an active member of the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston and the National Association of Home Builders.

For more information, please visit www.stonebridgehomesinc.com or call 508.230.2300.

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