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Showing 1 to 10 of 29 CPAs in Somerset, Massachusetts
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Thomas H. Pettine
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Somerset, Massachusetts 02726
Thomas H. Pettine is a CPA with over 15 years of experience in Somerset, Massachusetts, serving family-owned enterprises and various business structur...
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Joan M. Berndt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Somerset, Massachusetts 02726
Based in Somerset, Massachusetts, Joan M. Berndt is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses a...
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Maria L. Aguiar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Somerset, Massachusetts 02726
Located in Somerset, Massachusetts, Maria L. Aguiar provides accounting services to individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and small business owners...
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Vidalia M. Aguiar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Somerset, Massachusetts 02726
Vidalia M. Aguiar, a licensed certified public accountant based in Somerset, Massachusetts, has provided financial expertise to family-owned enterpris...
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David J. Millett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Somerset, Massachusetts 02726
Based in Somerset, Massachusetts, David J. Millett serves various business structures, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs, as a trusted CPA and...
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Stephen A. Greene
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Somerset, Massachusetts 02726
Based in Somerset, Massachusetts, Stephen A. Greene provides a range of accounting services to individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and small busi...
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Thomas P. Murray
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Somerset, Massachusetts 02726
Thomas P. Murray is a certified public accountant serving the Somerset, Massachusetts community. With over 15 years of experience in general accountin...
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Wayne R. Arruda
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Somerset, Massachusetts 02726
Wayne R. Arruda is a licensed CPA based in Somerset, Massachusetts. With over 15 years of experience, Arruda specializes in providing general accounti...
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Karl D. Almond
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Somerset, Massachusetts 02726
Based in Somerset, Massachusetts, Karl D. Almond is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to...
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Allison L. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Somerset, Massachusetts 02726
Located in Somerset, Massachusetts, Allison L. Smith is a certified public accountant with over a decade 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.