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Showing 51 to 60 of 131 CPAs in Watertown, Massachusetts
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Michael W. Crowley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Based in Watertown, Massachusetts, Michael W. Crowley is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in tax planning and business fin...
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Joyce Hanlon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Located in Watertown, Massachusetts, Joyce Hanlon provides general accounting and advisory services to clients in the region. With over 12 years of ex...
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Judith K. Nichols
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Judith K. Nichols is a certified public accountant based in Watertown, Massachusetts, with over 25 years of experience. Her expertise lies in individu...
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Nathaniel T. Coughran
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Nathaniel T. Coughran is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving clients in Watertown, Massachusetts. With over 15 years of experience in accounti...
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Julie A. Cunningham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Watertown, Massachusetts, Julie A. Cunningham is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing tax planning and...
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Robert F. Stackel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Raised in the Boston area, Robert F. Stackel has worked as a CPA in Watertown, Massachusetts since 2000. His areas of specialization include financial...
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Nathan P. Hunter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Nathan P. Hunter is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to various business structures, inc...
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Richard E. Poulsen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Located in Watertown, Massachusetts, Richard E. Poulsen provides general accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses in the local c...
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Elizabeth A. Farrar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts Licensed in Maine
Elizabeth A. Farrar is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in serving small businesses and entrepreneurs in Watertown, Mass...
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Christopher K. Caswell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Christopher K. Caswell, a certified public accountant based in Watertown, Massachusetts, has over 15 years of experience providing specialized account...

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.