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Showing 121 to 130 of 131 CPAs in Watertown, Massachusetts
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Brittany J. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Brittany J. Smith is a certified public accountant based in Watertown, Massachusetts. With over 15 years of experience, she provides a range of financ...
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Brianne R. Frizzell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02471
Brianne R. Frizzell is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Watertown, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience providing tax and finan...
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Alison M. Shaffer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Alison M. Shaffer is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Watertown, Massachusetts, with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting s...
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Matthew P. Jordan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Matthew P. Jordan, a certified public accountant based in Watertown, Massachusetts, has over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to...
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Bryanna Liias
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Based in Watertown, Massachusetts, Bryanna Liias has more than 8 years of experience providing financial guidance and accounting support to family-own...
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Jonathon P. Scott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Jonathon P. Scott is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in tax planning, financial planning, and general accounting service...
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Marcia C. Nemczuk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Marcia C. Nemczuk is a certified public accountant based in Watertown, Massachusetts, offering accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups. With...
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Nathanael M. Pine
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Nathanael M. Pine is a certified public accountant based in Watertown, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance...
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Thomas E. Bowie
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02471
Based in Watertown, Massachusetts, Thomas E. Bowie brings over 10 years of experience as a certified public accountant, providing specialized expertis...
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Karen B. Mcelroy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Karen B. Mcelroy is a licensed CPA, serving clients in Watertown, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience. Her professional focus includes pro...

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.