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Linda W. Ferguson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
Linda W. Ferguson is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in Amesbury, Massachusetts. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning to individuals and families, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Ferguson's expertise encompasses bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as individual and business tax return preparation.
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Carl M. Hanson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
Based in Amesbury, Massachusetts, Carl M. Hanson is an experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of professional experience in providing financial guidance to businesses and individuals. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, with a focus on supporting entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. Mr. Hanson's services encompass general accounting and advisory, as well as individual and business tax return preparation.
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David A. Hamel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
Located in Amesbury, Massachusetts, David A. Hamel is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing tax planning and consulting services, as well as sales tax compliance. Specializing in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, he has been serving family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups for many years. With a strong focus on tax planning and compliance, David A. Hamel helps his clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure they are meeting their tax obligations.
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Christine A. Cressey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
Christine A. Cressey, a seasoned accountant with expertise in financial planning and individual tax services, has been serving clients in Massachusetts for over 15 years. Relying on her experience in tax planning and consulting, she helps Various Business Structures (S-Corps, Partnerships, LLCs) and entrepreneurs and startups navigate their complex financial needs. Located in Amesbury, Massachusetts, Cressey provides specialized services including Basic Accounting Services and Retirement Account Tax Reporting, making her a trusted resource for clients seeking tailored financial guidance. With a strong understanding of tax laws and regulations, she ensures accurate and compliant tax reporting for her clients' retirement accounts.
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R. K. Berman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
R. K. Berman is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience in Amesbury, Massachusetts, providing expertise in financial planning and tax compliance. The firm specializes in serving individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, offering personalized bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services tailored to their specific needs. With a focus on basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, R. K. Berman offers tax planning and consulting services to help clients navigate complex tax laws and optimize their financial strategies.

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.