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Showing 31 to 40 of 42 CPAs in Gloucester, Massachusetts
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Dawn E. Bennett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
Dawn E. Bennett is a certified public accountant based in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of experience in the field. She specializes in...
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Nancy A. Hoofnagle
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
Nancy A. Hoofnagle is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing comprehensive financial services to family-owned ent...
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Jon R. Morse
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
With over 15 years of experience in accounting, Jon R. Morse is based in Gloucester, Massachusetts. His expertise encompasses tax planning and consult...
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Joyce M. Moore
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
Based in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Joyce M. Moore provides tax planning and consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses, including famil...
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Timothy S. Nolan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
Timothy S. Nolan, a certified public accountant, provides accounting services to individuals, families, and small businesses in Gloucester, Massachuse...
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Karen J. Fraser
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
Karen J. Fraser, a certified public accountant based in Gloucester, Massachusetts, has been providing tax and accounting services for over 10 years. S...
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Jillian Cluett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
Jillian Cluett, a resident of Gloucester, Massachusetts, has been serving the accounting needs of local businesses for over 20 years. Her expertise sp...
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Peter H. Brau
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Peter H. Brau is a licensed CPA serving clients in Gloucester and surrounding areas. His areas...
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Kimberly A. Oconnor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
Established in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Kimberly A. Oconnor is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience providing expert guida...
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Jeffrey D. Francis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
Based in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Jeffrey D. Francis is a skilled accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to sm...

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.