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Showing 151 to 157 of 157 CPAs in Brighton, Massachusetts
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Aaron C. Kupperman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Brighton, Massachusetts, Aaron C. Kupperman is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance...
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Philip R. Slabine
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Brighton, Massachusetts, Philip R. Slabine is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in accounting and advisory servi...
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Kim H. Thalacker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts Licensed in New Hampshire
Based in Brighton, Massachusetts, Kim H. Thalacker is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax s...
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John E. Scola
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Located in Brighton, Massachusetts, John E. Scola offers expertise in accounting services catering to various business needs. With over 15 years of ex...
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Voahanginirina Rakotonjanahary
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Voahanginirina Rakotonjanahary is a certified public accountant based in Brighton, Massachusetts. With over 10 years of experience, Rakotonjanahary sp...
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Katherine Jakubowski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Katherine Jakubowski is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial services. Based in B...
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Gajendran P. Vamathevan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Gajendran P. Vamathevan is a certified public accountant based in Brighton, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in the field. His areas of...

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.