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Showing 71 to 80 of 157 CPAs in Brighton, Massachusetts
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Shenglong Xiao
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
Based in Brighton, Massachusetts, Shenglong Xiao is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving family-owned enterprises an...
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Eric S. Becker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
Based in Brighton, Massachusetts, Eric S. Becker is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience providing financial guidance to sma...
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Stephen E. Burke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
Serving clients in Brighton, Massachusetts, Stephen E. Burke offers accounting expertise to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterpri...
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Robert J. Johnston
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
Located in Brighton, Massachusetts, Robert J. Johnston is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His expertise includes provi...
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Chao Chen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
Based in Brighton, Massachusetts, Chao Chen is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting services. Chen s...
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Joshua M. Fitzmaurice
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
Based in Brighton, Massachusetts, Joshua M. Fitzmaurice offers personalized accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, a...
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Thomas Macdonald
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
Based in Brighton, Massachusetts, Thomas Macdonald is a certified public accountant with experience in providing financial services to family-owned en...
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Jaime L. Bzdyra
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
Based in Brighton, Massachusetts, Jaime L. Bzdyra is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing tax and accounting se...
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Krista M. Timpano
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
Based in Brighton, Massachusetts, Krista M. Timpano is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting services...
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Sarah A. Brueno
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
Based in Brighton, Massachusetts, Sarah A. Brueno provides accounting and advisory services to variety of business structures, including S-Corps, part...

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.