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Showing 141 to 150 of 189 CPAs in Charlestown, Massachusetts
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Richard S. Schwartz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129
Richard S. Schwartz, a Charlestown, Massachusetts-based CPA, has over 15 years of experience providing expert accounting and tax services to entrepren...
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Mary E. Dunbar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129
Mary E. Dunbar, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax serv...
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Rachel D. Kelly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129
Rachel D. Kelly, a certified public accountant based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, brings over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance...
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Meghan M. Mcdermott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129
Based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Meghan M. Mcdermott serves clients across various industries, including individuals and families, as well as smal...
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Shawna M. Pauley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129
Based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Shawna M. Pauley is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidanc...
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John F. Nicolopoulos
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129
John F. Nicolopoulos, a Charlestown, Massachusetts-based CPA, brings over 20 years of experience in financial planning and accounting to his clients....
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Stephanie L. Drew
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129
Drew is a certified public accountant based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, with over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to family-ow...
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Scott H. Leeman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129
Scott H. Leeman is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, with over 10 years of experience providing accounting and...
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Kristin E. Keating
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129
Based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Krstin E. Keating provides financial expertise to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned ente...
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John A. Mahoney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129
Located in Charlestown, Massachusetts, John A. Mahoney provides accounting services to individuals and families as well as various business structures...

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.