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Showing 21 to 27 of 27 CPAs in North Grafton, Massachusetts
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Michael T. Distefano
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Grafton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in North Grafton, Massachusetts, Michael T. Distefano is a seasoned accountant with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses. With over a de...
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Scott E. Hall
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Grafton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in North Grafton, Massachusetts, Scott E. Hall is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in the industry. He specializes in pro...
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George M. Diianni
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Grafton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in North Grafton, Massachusetts, George M. Diianni provides accounting services catering to small and medium-sized businesses, including various...
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Kalley E. Collette
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Grafton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Kalley E. Collette is a certified public accountant based in North Grafton, Massachusetts. With over 10 years of experience, she provides general acco...
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Robert H. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Grafton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in North Grafton, Massachusetts, Robert H. Smith is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting servi...
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Steven B. Avery
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Grafton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Located in North Grafton, Massachusetts, Steven B. Avery provides a range of accounting services to businesses across various structures, including S-...
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Andrea G. Flaherty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location North Grafton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in North Grafton, Massachusetts, Andrea G. Flaherty provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterpri...

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.