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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 CPAs in Essex, Massachusetts
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Jeffrey T. Soulard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Essex, Massachusetts 01929
Located in Essex, Massachusetts, Jeffrey T. Soulard is a seasoned certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience in the field. He...
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Maureen A. Appleyard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Essex, Massachusetts 01929
Located in Essex, Massachusetts, Maureen A. Appleyard provides general accounting and advisory services to entrepreneurs and startups, family-owned en...
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Jonathan Cort
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Essex, Massachusetts 01929
Located in Essex, Massachusetts, Jonathan Cort is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in tax planning and representation. With ove...
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Alfred A. Dente
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Essex, Massachusetts 01929
Alfred A. Dente is a certified public accountant based in Essex, Massachusetts. With over 10 years of experience in the field, he provides a range of...
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Elizabeth N. Redmond
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Essex, Massachusetts 01929
Elizabeth N. Redmond, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Essex, Massachusetts, provides tax and accounting services to individuals and famil...
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Jonathan H. Cort
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Essex, Massachusetts 01929
Based in Essex, Massachusetts, Jonathan H. Cort provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With...

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.