As we close out Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're proud to highlight Rachel Sorano, a student at UMass Lowell, Class of 2026. Rachel shared how growing up in a predominantly white community shaped her connection to her Asian identity—and how she now sees her cultural background as a source of strength in her future accounting career. “Being a person of color has taught me to adapt, respect different perspectives and uplift underrepresented voices,” Rachel says. At MassCPAs, we’re committed to recognizing the diverse voices shaping the profession. Read more at masscpas.org/aapi. #AAPIHeritageMonth #CelebrateAAPI #FutureCPA #MassCPAs (fb)

How strong is your elevator pitch? Join the MassCPAs Young Professionals Committee next Wednesday, June 4 for a panel discussion focused on crafting your perfect pitch. You'll hear from JoAnne Starks, chief content officer at AAFCPAs; John (JP) Cambareri, M.A., director of talent acquisition at KLR- Certified Public Accountants; and Frank Call, head of commercial lending at BrightBridge Credit Union. The discussion will be moderated by YP Committee co-chairs Sean Keenan, CPA, senior accounting manager at WS Development and a MassCPAs board member, and Madison Litwin, CPA, MBA, MST. Whether you're networking, job hunting or pitching ideas, this session will help you communicate with clarity and confidence. Don’t miss it! 🔗 masscpas.org/ypcm0604 #YoungProfessionals #MassCPAs #CPAyoungpros #CareerDevelopment #ElevatorPitch (fb)