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Showing 1 to 10 of 64 CPAs in Norfolk, Massachusetts
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Maria Hough
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Norfolk, Massachusetts 02056
Based in Norfolk, Massachusetts, Maria Hough is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to a dive...
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Harris L. Shuman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Norfolk, Massachusetts 02056
Harris L. Shuman is a certified public accountant with over two decades of experience in providing comprehensive accounting and tax services to client...
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Michael W. Ellen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Norfolk, Massachusetts 02056
Michael W. Ellen is a certified public accountant based in Norfolk, Massachusetts. With over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services,...
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John F. Cooney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Norfolk, Massachusetts 02056
Located in Norfolk, Massachusetts, John F. Cooney is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing reliable accounting s...
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Donna M. Lucente
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Norfolk, Massachusetts 02056
Based in Norfolk, Massachusetts, Donna M. Lucente is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving a diverse range of clients...
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Shawn Sanford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Norfolk, Massachusetts 02056
Shawn Sanford is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving the accounting needs of Norfolk, Massachusetts businesses. His...
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Stephen R. Hastry
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Norfolk, Massachusetts 02056
In Norfolk, Massachusetts, Stephen R. Hastry has been providing accounting and advisory services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs...
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Peter D. Macintyre
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Norfolk, Massachusetts 02056
Based in Norfolk, Massachusetts, Peter D. Macintyre has been providing accounting expertise to clients since 2002. He specializes in basic accounting...
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Douglas C. Miller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Norfolk, Massachusetts 02056
Douglas C. Miller is a certified public accountant based in Norfolk, Massachusetts. With over 15 years of experience, he provides expert guidance in b...
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Deborah I. Shank
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Norfolk, Massachusetts 02056
Based in Norfolk, Massachusetts, Deborah I. Shank is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and financial...

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.