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Sharon M. Blazejowski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palmer, Massachusetts 01069
Based in Palmer, Massachusetts, Sharon M. Blazejowski offers a range of accounting services tailored to meet the needs of family-owned enterprises and...
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Ronald P. Christensen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palmer, Massachusetts 01069
Based in Palmer, Massachusetts, Ronald P. Christensen has over 25 years of experience in accounting services, providing expertise in financial plannin...
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Katherine A. Lippman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palmer, Massachusetts 01069
Katherine A. Lippman is a certified public accountant based in Palmer, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in tax planning and consulting,...
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Michelle Bennett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palmer, Massachusetts 01069
Michelle Bennett is a certified public accountant based in Palmer, Massachusetts, with over 10 years of experience in bookkeeping and financial statem...
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Stephen R. Chiacchia
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palmer, Massachusetts 01069
Located in Palmer, Massachusetts, Stephen R. Chiacchia has been providing accounting services for over 15 years, specializing in Basic Accounting Serv...
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Richard C. Chouinard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palmer, Massachusetts 01069
Richard C. Chouinard, a licensed certified public accountant (CPA), is based in Palmer, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of experience in accounting...
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Debra L. Christensen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palmer, Massachusetts 01069
Based in Palmer, Massachusetts, Debra L. Christensen is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and adv...
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Kevin R. Pelletier
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palmer, Massachusetts 01069
Based in Palmer, Massachusetts, Kevin R. Pelletier is a seasoned accountant dedicated to serving the financial needs of diverse clients. With over 20...
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Pamela Gurney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palmer, Massachusetts 01069
Pamela Gurney is a certified public accountant based in Palmer, Massachusetts, with over a decade of experience in providing financial expertise to cl...

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.