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Showing 41 to 44 of 44 CPAs in Ipswich, Massachusetts
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Robert L. Boland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ipswich, Massachusetts Licensed in Delaware
Robert L. Boland provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses in Ipswich, Massachusetts. With over 15...
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Douglas J. Ramsey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ipswich, Massachusetts Licensed in Pennsylvania
Douglas J. Ramsey, a CPA with extensive experience in accounting, serves clients in Ipswich, Massachusetts. With over 15 years of expertise in basic a...
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Leslie J. Lynch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ipswich, Massachusetts Licensed in Pennsylvania
Based in Ipswich, Massachusetts, Leslie J. Lynch is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to...
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Frederick W. Blum
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ipswich, Massachusetts Licensed in Washington
Frederick W. Blum is a certified public accountant providing financial expertise to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized busi...

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.