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Katherine M. Ziolo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Katherine M. Ziolo is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Amherst, Massachusetts, providing professional accounting services to a diverse ran...
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Richard J. Kustich
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Richard J. Kustich is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Amherst, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of experience in financial services. He...
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Brian M. Regan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Brian M. Regan is a certified public accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups,...
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Myoung R. Kim
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in Maine
Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, Myoung R. Kim provides accounting services to diverse clients, including individuals and families, as well as famil...
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James T. Keefe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, James T. Keefe provides expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structu...
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Cheryl A. Cornwell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, Cheryl A. Cornwell has been providing accounting services for over [number of years]. With a focus on family-owned...
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Eugene G. Kershner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Eugene G. Kershner is a certified public accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to...
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Elizabeth A. Penman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Elizabeth A. Penman is a certified public accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting service...
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Thomas Lansing
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Thomas Lansing is a certified public accountant with over two decades of experience, providing expert guidance on fin...
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Robert J. Sommer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, Robert J. Sommer is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidan...

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.