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Members of the Caras & Shulman team donated their time to the 2019 MSCPA Day of Service. Giving back to our local communities is important to us, and it also provides the opportunity to spend some quality time with colleagues outside the office.

This year, the effort was to beautify the grounds of the Town Common in Burlington, MA. It turned out to be a beautiful day! Thank you to those who were able to participate in such a great event.

From left to right – Julia Basile, Jaclyn Edwards, Haley Fritz, Melissa Astone, Nadia Antonellis, and Sharon Aftandilian.

Integra International announced the appointment of Mark Fiato as Vice President for the AAANZ Regional Chapter (North and South America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand). The election took place in May at Integra’s Regional Conference in Guadalajara, Mexico. Mark Fiato, CPA, CVA is Managing Partner at Caras Shulman, PC in Burlington, MA and will serve a two year term as Board Vice President. Mark has provided audit, accounting, tax and advisory services to privately held businesses and their owners since joining Caras & Shulman, PC in 1990. Caras & Shulman has been a proud member of Integra for 25 years.

For over 10 years, Caras & Shulman has been an active sponsor of Austin Preparatory School. Yesterday was a beautiful day for The 32nd Annual Austin Open Golf Tournament – a fundraising event for the benefit of current and future graduating classes of Austin Prep. With continued growth in the performing arts, athletic, and other departments, net proceeds from the tournament will be used to expand campus parking.

It was a fantastic event and we are so happy to have participated. Caras & Shulman’s Raffi Donabedian, Mark Fiato, Charlie Miraglia, and Graham Ranks attended.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ken Fluet, our colleague, partner, and friend.

Ken was instrumental in the growth and success of Caras & Shulman and gave his heart and soul to the firm. Those who were fortunate to work with him will remember his unwavering commitment to the firm, our staff and his clients.

After spending time in the culinary industry, Ken changed directions and pursued a Bachelor of Science (with honors) from Fitchburg State College. He began his accounting career at Caras & Shulman in 1986 and became a partner in 1996. In his 33 years with the firm, Ken built a reputation as a devoted mentor for our staff, trusted advisor for our clients, and respected member of our partner team.

His dedication and humorous, friendly, and lively nature will be deeply missed.

Our own Rachael Hylan will be a panelist on the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Expert Panel on September 20th beginning at 6PM in Boston. The event is being hosted by the Financial Planning Association of Massachusetts (FPA). Attendance is free to both members and non-members. Find out more about this event here: https://lnkd.in/eZbpeHG