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Mark T. Buffington
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Mark T. Buffington is a certified public accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in accounting. He provides bookk...
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Joseph M. Becht
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Joseph M. Becht, a practicing accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts, has over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to various cli...
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James T. Keefe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
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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Jonathan D. Willcox
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Jonathan D. Willcox, a certified public accountant, has been serving clients in Amherst, Massachusetts, for over 20 years. His expertise in tax planni...
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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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Sean M. Mcintyre
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Sean M. Mcintyre, a certified public accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts, has over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to va...
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Gregory R. Collesano
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Gregory R. Collesano is a certified public accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts, with more than 15 years of experience serving small and medium-...
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Jin Qian
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, Jin Qian provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. A certifie...
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Joseph H. Ryba
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
With over 20 years of experience in public accounting, Joseph H. Ryba offers tailored financial guidance to individuals and business owners in the Amh...
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Wendi G. Strangis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Wendi G. Strangis has provided expert accounting guidance to clients in the area since 2001. Her services encompass 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.