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Showing 21 to 30 of 82 CPAs in Springfield, Massachusetts
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Isabel Smidy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Massachusetts 01108
Isabel Smidy is a certified public accountant based in Springfield, Massachusetts. With over 15 years of experience, she provides expertise in general...
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Amy Piela
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Massachusetts 01111
Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, Amy Piela offers accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures includ...
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Steven M. Dane
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Massachusetts 01144
Dane is a licensed certified public accountant servicing the Springfield, Massachusetts area. With over 20 years of experience in tax preparation and...
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Anne S. Kandilis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Massachusetts 01105
Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, Anne S. Kandilis is a seasoned accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing expert financial guidance...
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Michael L. Ford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Massachusetts 01119
Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, Michael L. Ford is a certified public accountant with experience in providing financial guidance to family-owned...
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Joseph Rueli Jr
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Massachusetts 01105
Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, Joseph Rueli Jr has extensive experience providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as...
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Jay N. Michelman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Massachusetts 01101
Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, Jay N. Michelman is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in tax preparation and financi...
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Paul F. Galvin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Massachusetts 01108
Paul F. Galvin is a Springfield-based certified public accountant with over a decade of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses and indiv...
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John S. Peret
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Massachusetts 01101
John S. Peret is a certified public accountant based in Springfield, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families,...
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Jay M. Primack
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Springfield, Massachusetts 01144
Jay M. Primack is a certified public accountant based in Springfield, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to...

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.