We wish to thank all of our staff for an outstanding effort during the past tax season.  We realize that our staff is the reason why our clients receive their financial statements and income tax returns timely.   We appreciate everyone’s personal sacrifices and hope everyone is able to enjoy some well deserved time off.

Taste of the South Shore

We were pleased to sponsor a table for the annual Taste of the South Shore event sponsored by the South Shore YMCA.  This fundraiser is always an enjoyable time as it gives us the opportunity to thank the YMCA’s staff for their dedication to the community.  We were also able to sample delicious foods from many area restaurants. 

The South Shore YMCA mission is to improve the quality of life for all through programs that promote healthy spirit, mind, and body. Rooted in Christian tradition and values, the YMCA seeks to serve all people, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or economic circumstances.  As a non-profit association, the YMCA’s programs and services strive to strengthen the family, guide the youth of today, and meet the ever changing needs of our community.

New England Board of Higher Education

O’Connor & Drew sponsored a table for the annual New England Board of Higher Education awards ceremony held on Friday, March 14, at Boston’s Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. The evening will also include a special presentation honoring the 50th Anniversary of NEBHE’s tuition-saving Regional Student Program. Click here for more information about NEBHE’s New England Higher Education Excellence Awards.

Each year, NEBHE presents four regional awards to individuals and organizations that have shown exceptional leadership on behalf of higher education and the advancement of educational opportunity and six state merit awards that honor the innovative work of organizations, institutions or individuals in each New England state.

NEBHE Chair-Elect, Massachusetts state Sen. Joan Menard commented:“This year’s Excellence Award recipients reflect New England’s rich cadre of professionals, organizations and colleges and universities — all working to pave the pathway of opportunity for every student.”

O’Connor & Drew Sponsors Booth at National Auto Dealer Association Convention

The National Auto Dealers Association (NADA) annual convention was held in San Francisco in February 2008.

We are proud to continue as one of the exhibitors in this well established national convention. In our 19 years as an exhibitor, we have experienced the difference technology has made in the Automotive Industry. We enjoyed the opportunity to meet with many of our clients and share innovative ideas relating to this challenging industry. We co-sponsored a cocktail reception with the Massachusetts State Automobile Association.

More than 25,000-franchised auto dealers, exhibitors, media and guests attended the four-day event. A  record-setting 711 companies showed their wares this year on the exhibit floor’s 362,800 square feet. Products include everything from Web-based management systems and F&I packages to vehicle paint-protection film and car washes. The convention will be held at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. NADA, founded in 1917 and based in McLean, Va., represents about 20,000 new-car and truck dealers with more than 43,000 franchises nationwide, both domestic and import.

We are proud to announce that Harry Salerno has been elected Chairman of the Board of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. For many years, Mr. Salerno has been an active Chamber member.  He also is a Board member of the South Shore Savings Bank and the Rising Tide Charter Public School and the Treasurer of Easter Seals.

Mr. Salerno graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Upon graduation, he joined O’Connor & Drew. He also received his Masters of Science in Taxation and directed the firm’s tax department. For the last ten years, Mr. Salerno was the Managing Principal.

Mitchell S. Halpern Tax Manager and attorney have both been recently admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court.

Kevin Carmes, CPA and Kimbery Eddy, CPA recently attended the American Institute's Certified Public Accountants National Conference on Employee BenefitsPlans. The seminar held in New Orleans featured experts on various aspects of employee benefit plans. Mr. Carnes and Ms. Eddy handled the audits of the firm's employee benefit plans. 

DAVID A. DIIULIS RECEIVES CFM DESIGNATION

O’Connor & Drew, P.C., Certified Public Accountants of Quincy, Massachusetts, announced David A. DiIulis has been awarded the Certified Governmental Financial Manager Designation.

Mr. DiIulis has been a principal of O’Connor & Drew since January 1996 and a member of their professional staff for approximately sixteen years. At O’Connor & Drew, Mr. DiIulis manages the Firm’s non-profit, higher educational institutions and municipal audit practice areas. David has also successfully completed the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Government Accounting and Auditing Certificate of Educational Achievement.

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