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Showing 51 to 56 of 56 CPAs in Swampscott, Massachusetts
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Stuart C. Goldman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Swampscott, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Located in Swampscott, Massachusetts, Stuart C. Goldman is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His areas of specializatio...
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James F. Shepard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Swampscott, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
With over 25 years of experience in public accounting, James F. Shepard has established a reputation as a trusted advisor for small to medium-sized bu...
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John C. Popeo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Swampscott, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
John C. Popeo, a certified public accountant based in Swampscott, Massachusetts, brings over 20 years of experience in providing financial expertise t...
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Michael Devlin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Swampscott, Massachusetts Licensed in Vermont
Michael Devlin is a licensed certified public accountant based in Swampscott, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxati...
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David P. Whelan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Swampscott, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Swampscott, Massachusetts, David P. Whelan is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in providing bas...
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Charles N. Sagan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Swampscott, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Swampscott, Massachusetts, Charles N. Sagan is a seasoned CPA with over two decades of experience in tax planning and consulting. He provides...

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.