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Terrence Chow
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location White Marsh, Maryland 21162
Terrence Chow is a licensed CPA and accountant based in White Marsh, Maryland, with over 15 years of experience serving various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He provides tax planning and consulting services to individuals and families, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. Terrence's areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, utilizing his expertise to help clients navigate complex financial issues.
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John J. O'Connor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location White Marsh, Maryland 21162
Based in White Marsh, Maryland, John J. O'Connor is a licensed CPA with extensive experience in managing the financial aspects of small and medium-sized businesses. With over two decades of experience, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, ensuring tax compliance, and offering expert business tax services to entrepreneurs and startups. He is well-versed in sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax requirements.
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Kitina A. Rice
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location White Marsh, Maryland 21162
Located in White Marsh, Maryland, Kitina A. Rice is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over a decade of experience in providing accounting and tax services. Her expertise spans financial planning, small business accounting, and basic accounting services, with a focus on individual and business tax return preparation and sales tax compliance. With a background in accounting for various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Kitina A. Rice serves clients across a range of industries, including small and medium-sized businesses.
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Cheryl J. Kempler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location White Marsh, Maryland 21162
Cheryl J. Kempler is a certified public accountant based in White Marsh, Maryland, with over two decades of experience serving small businesses and family-owned enterprises. Her specialization in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance has provided clients with expert guidance on financial planning and regulatory compliance. Tax reporting for retirement accounts and compilation of financial statements are also among her key services, helping entrepreneurs and startup owners stay on top of their fiscal responsibilities.
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Diane A. Westgate
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location White Marsh, Maryland 21162
Diane A. Westgate is a certified public accountant based in White Marsh, Maryland, with over 25 years of experience serving the financial needs of individuals and families. Her expertise lies in providing tax planning and consulting, as well as general accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses. Westgate specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, helping clients navigate various financial complexities and make informed decisions. With a focus on personalized attention and thorough analysis, Westgate aims to address her clients' unique financial needs and goals.

Maryland's sophisticated CPA market serves a wealthy state with strong government contracting, biotechnology, and financial services sectors. The Maryland Board of Public Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 6 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements in accounting subjects.

Key Tax Considerations: Maryland has graduated individual income tax up to 5.75% (plus local county taxes) and an 8.25% corporate rate. CPAs commonly handle complex multi-state taxation due to proximity to D.C., Virginia, and Pennsylvania, state and local tax compliance, and high-income tax planning. The concentration of federal employees creates specialized needs for federal retirement benefits, Thrift Savings Plan distributions, and security clearance-related business structures.

Industry Specializations: Federal government contracting (especially defense and cybersecurity), biotechnology and life sciences, financial services, healthcare systems, higher education, real estate, and professional services are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in government contractor accounting systems (DCAA compliance), biotech startup funding and equity, and serving high-net-worth individuals in affluent suburbs.

For CPA Professionals: The Maryland Association of CPAs provides extensive resources across the state. Major markets include Baltimore (financial services, healthcare), suburban Washington D.C. areas (government contracting, high earners), and the I-270 biotech corridor. Competition is strong in metro areas but sophisticated client needs create opportunities for specialized expertise. High cost of living in D.C. suburbs is offset by strong compensation and proximity to major federal contracting opportunities.