Powers & Sullivan provides accounting, auditing, and management consulting services to over 150 governmental entities in Massachusetts. Our partners spend 95% of their time auditing Massachusetts municipalities, so it’s safe to say we live and breathe Massachusetts financial rules and regulations. Massachusetts leaders trust us to work alongside them in addressing the many changing aspects of governmental auditing and financial reporting. To accomplish this we stay ahead of the curve when it comes to upcoming standard changes that will impact our clients and we work directly with our clients to make sure they know what is coming and that they are prepared for implementation. We assisted the Massachusetts Municipal Auditors’ and Accountants’ Association in writing the Massachusetts Municipal Auditors’ and Accountants’ Manual to provide a reference tool for anyone entering Massachusetts local government in financial positions. Several of our team members are actively involved in the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accounting’s Government Accounting & Auditing Committee, and we are members of the AICPA’s Government Audit Quality Center. Powers & Sullivan LLC is also a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accounting’s Firm Sponsored Membership and Firm Ambassador Programs. These programs ensure that our entire team is engaged and up-to-date with the resources provided by our state society. Our client-focused approach means we are always looking for ways to make life easier for busy municipalities. Using the latest technology combined with our vast experience in this space keeps the audit process efficient, smooth and as low-stress as possible. Supporting the Massachusetts economy at every level is one of our strongest firm values. That includes working with Massachusetts vendors, service providers and retailers whenever possible. Our recruiting activities focus on students graduating from local colleges and universities when it come