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Showing 11 to 20 of 25 CPAs in Amesbury, Massachusetts
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Monique D. Griffin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
Located in Amesbury, Massachusetts, Monique D. Griffin brings over 15 years of experience to her role as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). With a s...
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Sharon L. Mcafee
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
Based in Amesbury, Massachusetts, Sharon L. Mcafee has been a certified public accountant for over 20 years, catering to various business structures i...
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Marilyn Conant
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
Marilyn Conant, a certified public accountant with extensive experience in Amesbury, Massachusetts. She provides tax planning and consulting, as well...
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David S. Platt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
David S. Platt is a certified public accountant based in Amesbury, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience providing expert financial guidance...
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Laurie H. Knapp
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
Laurie H. Knapp is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Amesbury, Massachusetts. With over 10 years of experience in public accounting, Knapp...
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Douglas E. Chambers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
Douglas E. Chambers is a certified public accountant based in Amesbury, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidanc...
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Cynthia A. Dixey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
Cynthia A. Dixey is a certified public accountant based in Amesbury, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in tax and accounting services. H...
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Thomas P. Graham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
Thomas P. Graham is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Amesbury, Massachusetts. He specializes in provi...
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David Platt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
Based in Amesbury, Massachusetts, David Platt is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience serving various business structur...
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Michael K. Takesian
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
Based in Amesbury, Massachusetts, Michael K. Takesian is a seasoned CPA with over 20 years of experience providing expert accounting services to clien...

Massachusetts's prominent CPA market serves a highly educated, innovation-driven economy with strong financial services and technology sectors. The Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 4 hours of ethics and 16 hours in accounting or auditing subjects.

Key Tax Considerations: Massachusetts has a flat 5% income tax on most income (9% on short-term capital gains) and complex corporate tax structure. CPAs commonly handle state tax compliance, local property tax issues, multi-state taxation for businesses with operations beyond Massachusetts, and sophisticated estate planning for high-net-worth individuals. The concentration of venture-backed startups creates strong demand for stock option taxation, qualified small business stock (QSBS) planning, and 83(b) election guidance.

Industry Specializations: Biotechnology and life sciences, technology and software, financial services and asset management, healthcare systems, higher education, professional services, and venture capital are primary focus areas. Boston CPAs often specialize in startup equity compensation, biotech R&D tax credits, venture capital fund accounting, or serving the needs of university endowments and research institutions.

For CPA Professionals: The Massachusetts Society of CPAs provides robust resources, particularly in the Greater Boston area. Boston offers big-city opportunities with concentration of national firms and specialized boutiques serving innovative industries. Worcester, Springfield, and Cape Cod provide alternatives with lower costs. The state's highly educated workforce, prestigious universities, and innovation economy create dynamic practice opportunities, though high cost of living and competitive market require strong differentiation.