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Showing 1 to 10 of 14 CPAs in Southampton, Massachusetts
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V Barry A. Laflam
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southampton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Southampton, Massachusetts, V Barry A. Laflam is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving individuals and families, as...
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William T. Reichelt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southampton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Southampton, Massachusetts, William T. Reichelt provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, inc...
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William G. Pfau
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southampton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Southampton, Massachusetts, William G. Pfau is a seasoned accountant with over 20 years of experience serving small and medium-sized business...
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Shannon R. Reichelt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southampton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Located in Southampton, Massachusetts, Shannon R. Reichelt provides accounting services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in the reg...
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Robert A. Cestola
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southampton, Massachusetts Licensed in New Jersey
Based in Southampton, Massachusetts, Robert A. Cestola has over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to various clients. His areas of...
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Jeffrey Paradis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southampton, Massachusetts Licensed in Connecticut
Jeffrey Paradis is a certified public accountant based in Southampton, Massachusetts. With over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized...
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Edmund S. Pooler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southampton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Edmund S. Pooler, a certified public accountant based in Southampton, Massachusetts, has been providing accounting services to small and medium-sized...
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Judy C. Taylor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southampton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Judy C. Taylor, a certified public accountant based in Southampton, Massachusetts, brings over 20 years of experience in tax preparation and financial...
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Kathleen A. Nowak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southampton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
A certified public accountant with a presence in Southampton, Massachusetts, Kathleen A. Nowak provides personalized tax planning and financial guidan...
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Valerie Haggerty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southampton, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Located in Southampton, Massachusetts, Valerie Haggerty is a seasoned accountant providing comprehensive financial services to individuals and familie...

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.