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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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Paul C. Hilbert
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Paul C. Hilbert has over 20 years of experience in public accounting, with a focus on serving the unique needs of family-owned enterprises and individ...
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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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Andrew J. Ziolo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
As a licensed Certified Public Accountant, Andrew J. Ziolo brings over 20 years of experience to his clients in Amherst, Massachusetts. With a special...
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Irving H. Levy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Irving H. Levy is a practicing certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in serving the financial n...
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Brandon E. Marineau
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Brandon E. Marineau provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups in the re...
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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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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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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 Grek
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
David Grek is a certified public accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts. With over ten years of experience in tax planning and consulting, he serv...

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.