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Louise Y. Stapleton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Canton, Massachusetts 02021
Based in Canton, Massachusetts, Louise Y. Stapleton is a seasoned CPA with a decade of experience serving the diverse financial needs of small and med...
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Philip R. Ranns
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Canton, Massachusetts 02021
Philip R. Ranns, a certified public accountant based in Canton, Massachusetts, has over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to entrep...
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Keith Young
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Canton, Massachusetts 02021
Based in Canton, Massachusetts, Keith Young is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in tax preparation and financial planning. With...
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Brian J. Femia
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Canton, Massachusetts 02021
Certified Public Accountant Brian J. Femia is based in Canton, Massachusetts, and brings over 20 years of experience to his clients. His expertise in...
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Philip J. Rosenblatt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Canton, Massachusetts 02021
Philip J. Rosenblatt is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience serving clients in Canton, Massachusetts. With over 20 years of...
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Kristen L. Difolco Head
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Canton, Massachusetts 02021
Based in Canton, Massachusetts, Kristen L. Difolco Head has been providing accounting services for over 10 years. Her expertise includes basic account...
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Thomas B. Barrick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Canton, Massachusetts 02021
Based in Canton, Massachusetts, Thomas B. Barrick is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving the local community. He sp...
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Ryan J. Lynch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Canton, Massachusetts 02021
Ryan J. Lynch is a certified public accountant (CPA) residing in Canton, Massachusetts, with over 8 years of experience in providing financial guidanc...
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Joseph P. Loughnane
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Canton, Massachusetts 02021
Based in Canton, Massachusetts, Joseph P. Loughnane is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience in tax preparation and fin...
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Robert F. Cohen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Canton, Massachusetts 02021
Robert F. Cohen is a certified public accountant based in Canton, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families, as...

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.