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William M. Hurley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southwick, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Southwick, Massachusetts, William M. Hurley provides accounting expertise to a diverse range of individuals and business clients. With over 2...
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Sharon Wilcox
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southwick, Massachusetts Licensed in Connecticut
Based in Southwick, Massachusetts, Sharon Wilcox has provided accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses since 2005. She offers individu...
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John Cote
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southwick, Massachusetts Licensed in Vermont
Located in Southwick, Massachusetts, John Cote provides accounting and tax services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses....
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Dean M. Rankin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southwick, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Southwick, Massachusetts, Dean M. Rankin is a seasoned accountant with over 20 years of experience serving family-owned enterprises and entre...
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Ronald J. Moccio
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southwick, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Ronald J. Moccio provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups in various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs,...
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Richard W. Buley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southwick, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Southwick, Massachusetts, Richard W. Buley has been providing financial expertise to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses for o...
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Linda M. Turcotte
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southwick, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Linda M. Turcotte is a licensed certified public accountant with expertise in various accounting services and tax representation. Based in Southwick,...
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Scott Betsher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southwick, Massachusetts Licensed in Connecticut
With over 10 years of experience in accounting, Scott Betsher provides comprehensive financial planning and tax services to small and medium-sized bus...
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Michael Lafleur
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southwick, Massachusetts Licensed in Connecticut
Based in Southwick, Massachusetts, Michael Lafleur is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to s...
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Robert M. Harrison
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Southwick, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Southwick, Massachusetts, Robert M. Harrison provides comprehensive accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses in the area. A c...

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.