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Showing 141 to 147 of 147 CPAs in Needham, Massachusetts
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Andrew M. Streisfeld
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Needham, Massachusetts 02492
Based in Needham, Massachusetts, Andrew M. Streisfeld is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing tax planning and consult...
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William Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Needham, Massachusetts 02492
William Smith, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Needham, Massachusetts, has spent over 15 years serving the financial needs of entrepreneu...
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Joseph J. Bonanno
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Needham, Massachusetts 02492
Based in Needham, Massachusetts, Joseph J. Bonanno has been providing accounting services to clients in the area since 2001. His expertise lies in off...
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Michelle C. Oconnell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Needham, Massachusetts 02492
Based in Needham, Massachusetts, Michelle C. Oconnell is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience. Her expertise includes tax pl...
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Michael R. Kratochwill
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Needham, Massachusetts 02492
Based in Needham, Massachusetts, Michael R. Kratochwill has been providing accounting and tax services for over 20 years. His areas of specialization...
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Maura F. Fabiani
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Needham, Massachusetts 02492
Maura F. Fabiani is a certified public accountant based in Needham, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. Her ex...
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Nanette Leatherwood
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Needham, Massachusetts 02492
Based in Needham, Massachusetts, Nanette Leatherwood is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in providing b...

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.