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Showing 91 to 100 of 149 CPAs in Amherst, Massachusetts
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David J. Spara
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
David J. Spara, a certified public accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts, has over 15 years of experience serving a diverse range of clients in t...
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David S. Sutherland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, David S. Sutherland is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience. Specializing in tax com...
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Mary L. Whissel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Mary L. Whissel, a certified public accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts, has over 15 years of experience providing tax and accounting services...
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Gary S. Price
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, Gary S. Price is an experienced CPA offering specialized accounting services. With over 15 years of experience, he...
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Stephen A. Lelinski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, Stephen A. Lelinski is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to i...
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Pamela S. Trafford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Pamela S. Trafford is a certified public accountant registered with the state of Massachusetts, practicing in Amherst since 2006. She specializes in p...
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Bin Chen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Bin Chen provides accounting services to clients in the Pioneer Valley area. With over [number of years] years of exp...
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James E. Gramkee
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
James E. Gramkee, a CPA with extensive experience in public accounting, is based in Amherst, Massachusetts. With over 25 years of experience serving s...
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Janice A. Gnau
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Janice A. Gnau is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Amherst, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in general accounting and advi...
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Michael A. Laskowski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Michael A. Laskowski is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience providing financial guidance t...

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.