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Lei Han
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Lei Han is a certified public accountant serving clients in Amherst, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas. With over 15 years of experience, Han speci...
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John M. Lunghino
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, John M. Lunghino offers comprehensive accounting and advisory services to clients in various industries. With over [i...
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Richard T. Pope
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Richard T. Pope is a certified public accountant. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, he has developed...
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Nancy W. Stone
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
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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Cecilia S. Nimako
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Cecilia S. Nimako is a certified public accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts, with over a decade of experience in providing general accounting a...
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Dennis J. Szymkowiak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Dennis J. Szymkowiak is a certified public accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts, with 20 years of experience in accounting and tax services. He...
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David A. Hammer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
David A. Hammer is a certified public accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts, with over 12 years of experience serving the financial needs of smal...
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Peter G. Bartz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
With over 10 years of experience as a certified public accountant, Peter G. Bartz provides accounting services to individuals and businesses in the Am...
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Julie E. Allen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Julie E. Allen is a certified public accountant based in Amherst, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to...
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Daniel J. Brawdy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Amherst, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Based in Amherst, Massachusetts, Daniel J. Brawdy is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience in financial planning and small business a...

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.