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Showing 191 to 197 of 197 CPAs in Brookline, Massachusetts
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Caitlin M. Crawford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brookline, Massachusetts 02446
Caitlin M. Crawford is a certified public accountant based in Brookline, Massachusetts. With over 8 years of experience, she provides individual and b...
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Elizabeth M. Schulze
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brookline, Massachusetts 02446
Located in Brookline, Massachusetts, Elizabeth M. Schulze is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in tax planning and general accou...
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Michael A. Bannister
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
Based in Brookline, Massachusetts, Michael A. Bannister has provided expert accounting services to various clients for over 15 years. His practice foc...
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Zachary G. Horowitz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brookline, Massachusetts 02446
Zachary G. Horowitz is a certified public accountant based in Brookline, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in serving various business s...
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William S. Irving
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brookline, Massachusetts 02446
William S. Irving is a certified public accountant based in Brookline, Massachusetts. With over 10 years of experience in public accounting, he specia...
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Marina Burdenko
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brookline, Massachusetts 02446
Marina Burdenko is a certified public accountant based in Brookline, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in providing bas...
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Kimberly A. Pappas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Brookline, Massachusetts 02446
Kimberly A. Pappas is a certified public accountant based in Brookline, Massachusetts. With over 12 years of experience in the field, she provides exp...

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.