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Eric S. Lasch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Eric S. Lasch is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive financial ser...
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Brendan S. Obrien
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Brendan S. Obrien is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving clients in Amherst, Massachusetts. With over 15 years of experience, he provides spec...
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Patrick E. Doyle
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Patrick E. Doyle is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Amherst, Massachusetts, with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting serv...
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Alyssa R. Pannozzo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Alyssa R. Pannozzo is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving various business structures in Amherst, Massachusetts. He...
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Peter J. Schaefer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Peter J. Schaefer is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to entre...
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Amy F. Bradley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Amy F. Bradley is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience providing financial guidance to clie...
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Lawrence S. Sasala
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Lawrence S. Sasala is a seasoned certified public accountant (CPA) with over 10 years of experience. His practice spe...
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Joel A. Rozler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Joel A. Rozler is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience providing financial guidance to smal...
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Kristen M. Pope
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, Kristen M. Pope is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to...
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Lynn A. Jackson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Lynn A. Jackson is a certified public accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts with over 10 years of experience in tax planning and compliance. Her...

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.