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Showing 51 to 60 of 114 CPAs in Wakefield, Massachusetts
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Deanne M. Colwell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Deanne M. Colwell provides expert guidance to entrepreneurs and startups in Wakefield, Massachu...
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Lorri W. Wheeler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Lorri W. Wheeler is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Wakefield, Massachusetts. With over 10 years of experience, she provides specialized...
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Michelle Estrada
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Michelle Estrada is a certified public accountant based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, with over a decade of experience in financial services. Her exper...
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Christopher A. Pereira
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Christopher A. Pereira is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over a decade of experience serving the Wakefield, Massachusetts community...
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Richard L. Sullivan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Richard L. Sullivan is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and ad...
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Paul E. Costantino
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Paul E. Costantino has over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to various business structures, in...
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Scott W. Garabedian
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Scott W. Garabedian is a certified public accountant based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services...
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Debra A. Franks
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
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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Mark M. Rocca
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Mark M. Rocca, a certified public accountant based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, has over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to client...
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Steven P. Sokol
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wakefield, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Steven P. Sokol is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. He serves a diverse range of cli...

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.