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Showing 41 to 50 of 149 CPAs in Amherst, Massachusetts
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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...
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Heidi A. Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Heidi A. Martin is a licensed CPA in Amherst, Massachusetts, with over two decades of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and famil...
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Tania Kish
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Tania Kish provides financial expertise to individuals and families, as well as various business structures including...
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David M. Prisaznuk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, David M. Prisaznuk provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. W...
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Alan L. Zak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Alan L. Zak is a seasoned accountant with experience serving the financial needs of small and medium-sized businesses...
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Diane M. Sullivan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Diane M. Sullivan, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), has over 15 years of experience serving the accounting needs of small and medium-sized busines...
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Richard K. Nelson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Richard K. Nelson is an experienced CPA with a strong background in providing financial services to individuals and b...
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Amy J. Meacham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Amy J. Meacham is a licensed Certified Public Accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in accounting and taxation. She sp...
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Jeffrey P. Thiele
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Jeffrey P. Thiele is a certified public accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he specializes in p...
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Richard N. Lyons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Richard N. Lyons provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. With...

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.