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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 CPAs in Columbia, Connecticut
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Kevin J. Cassidy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Columbia, Connecticut
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Jerome Baskin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Columbia, Connecticut
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Diane Schatz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Columbia, Connecticut
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Ralph Webb
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Columbia, Connecticut
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Lynne Urban
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Columbia, Connecticut
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Christine Embser
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Columbia, Connecticut
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Stephen J. Hay
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Columbia, Connecticut
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Morgan Marchitto
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Columbia, Connecticut
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Mark Mcguire
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Columbia, Connecticut
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Alfred Vezina
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Columbia, Connecticut
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Michael Mcmorrow
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Columbia, Connecticut
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Nancy M. Cosgrove
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Columbia, Connecticut
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Mary-Jean Parnell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Columbia, Connecticut
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Edward Pitcher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Columbia, Connecticut
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Christine L. Gamache
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Columbia, Connecticut
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Brianna Gagne
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Columbia, Connecticut

Connecticut's established CPA market serves a wealthy population and strong financial services sector. The Connecticut State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 40 hours of continuing professional education annually, including 2 hours of ethics and technical updates in accounting or auditing.

Key Tax Considerations: Connecticut has graduated individual income tax rates up to 6.99% and a corporate business tax. CPAs commonly handle complex estate planning for high-net-worth individuals, trust taxation, multi-state tax issues due to proximity to New York, and sophisticated investment taxation. The state's high property taxes and estate tax (one of few states with its own) create significant planning opportunities.

Industry Specializations: Insurance and financial services (especially in Hartford), aerospace and defense manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, hedge funds and private equity, and professional services are primary focus areas. Many CPAs specialize in executive compensation, qualified small business stock (QSBS) planning, and complex estate and trust administration.

For CPA Professionals: The Connecticut Society of CPAs provides extensive resources across the state. Major markets include Hartford, Stamford/Greenwich (NYC suburbs), New Haven, and Fairfield County. The state offers proximity to New York City opportunities while maintaining distinct identity. High cost of living is offset by strong compensation, particularly in Fairfield County financial services roles.