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Keith P. Lagraves
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
Based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Keith P. Lagraves provides a variety of accounting services to clients across the region. With over a decade of exp...
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Francis J. Serreti
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
Francis J. Serreti is a certified public accountant based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in providing general accountin...
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Debra A. Franks
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
Debra A. Franks, a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, serves clients in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Her expertise lies in pro...
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Arthur M. DeBenedictis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
Based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Arthur M. DeBenedictis, CPA, has over 10 years of experience providing tax planning and consulting services to indi...
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Paul T. Lysan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
Based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Paul T. Lysan provides tax and accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups as well as family-owned enterprise...
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Francis P. Flynn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
Francis P. Flynn is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving clients in the Wakefield, Massachusetts area. He specialize...
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Charles A. Rhuda III
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
Based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Charles A. Rhuda III brings over 15 years of experience in public accounting to his clients. His areas of specializ...
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Paul A. Pesa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
Based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Paul A. Pesa has over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to clients. He specializes in basic ac...
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Lauren K. Duffy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
Based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Lauren K. Duffy brings years of accounting experience to clients in a variety of industries, including family-owned...
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Glen R. Curry
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
Glen R. Curry is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to clients in the Wakefield area. He s...

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.