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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 CPAs in Plainfield, Connecticut
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Joan C. Collard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Plainfield, Connecticut 06374
Joan C. Collard, a CPA based in Plainfield, Connecticut, has been providing accounting expertise for over two decades, particularly serving entreprene...
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Lee Farland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Plainfield, Connecticut 06374
Located in Plainfield, Connecticut, Lee Farland has over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to various business structures, includin...
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Hugh Collard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Plainfield, Connecticut 06374
Hugh Collard is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax services. Based in Plainfield, Connecticut, he sp...
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Guy Lapointe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Plainfield, Connecticut 06374
Located in Plainfield, Connecticut, Guy Lapointe provides financial guidance to a diverse range of clients. With over a decade of experience in the in...

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.