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Showing 11 to 16 of 16 CPAs in East Lyme, Connecticut
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Megan Hatt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Lyme, Connecticut 06333
Megan Hatt is a certified public accountant based in East Lyme, Connecticut, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to smal...
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Fred Meltabarger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Lyme, Connecticut 06333
Located in East Lyme, Connecticut, Fred Meltabarger is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in tax preparation and accountin...
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Matthew P. Hightower
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Lyme, Connecticut 06333
Matthew P. Hightower, a certified public accountant based in East Lyme, Connecticut, provides expert accounting services to individuals and small to m...
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Teresa Hernandez
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Lyme, Connecticut 06333
Teresa Hernandez is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in East Lyme, Connecticut, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guida...
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Evan Cooper
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Lyme, Connecticut 06333
Evan Cooper, a certified public accountant, resides in East Lyme, Connecticut. With more than a decade of experience, he has honed his expertise in pr...
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Alaina A. King
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location East Lyme, Connecticut 06333
Based in East Lyme, Connecticut, Alaina A. King is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience serving family-owned enterprises and...

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.