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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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Garold L. Stone
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Garold L. Stone provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and start-ups, as well as small and medium-sized busine...
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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...
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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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Robert F. Brainin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, Robert F. Brainin provides financial expertise to individuals and businesses in the region. With over 20 years of e...
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Alan F. Rainford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Alan F. Rainford is a certified public accountant with nearly two decades of experience serving individuals and famil...
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Carolyn D. Valenti
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Carolyn D. Valenti is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to smal...
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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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Nancy W. Stone
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Nancy W. Stone is a certified public accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts, with over a decade of experience in providing accounting and tax serv...
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Joseph R. Wild
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Joseph R. Wild is a seasoned accountant serving the Amherst, Massachusetts area with over 25 years of experience. His expertise spans various business...

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.