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Showing 21 to 25 of 25 CPAs in Amesbury, Massachusetts
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Linda W. Ferguson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts Licensed in Ohio
Linda W. Ferguson is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in Amesbury, Massachusetts. She specializes in providing basic acc...
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Carl M. Hanson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Amesbury, Massachusetts, Carl M. Hanson is an experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of professional experience in...
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David A. Hamel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts Licensed in New Hampshire
Located in Amesbury, Massachusetts, David A. Hamel is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing tax planning and consulting...
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Christine A. Cressey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Christine A. Cressey, a seasoned accountant with expertise in financial planning and individual tax services, has been serving clients in Massachusett...
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R. K. Berman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
R. K. Berman is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience in Amesbury, Massachusetts, providing expertise in financial plan...

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.