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Showing 81 to 90 of 131 CPAs in Watertown, Massachusetts
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Lee B. Young-Taylor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Based in Watertown, Massachusetts, Lee B. Young-Taylor offers accountancy services to meet the diverse needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as...
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John G. Neylon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Located in Watertown, Massachusetts, John G. Neylon is a certified public accountant providing services to various business structures and family-owne...
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Jacob Navarra
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02471
Based in Watertown, Massachusetts, Jacob Navarra is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 10 years of experience in providing financial expert...
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Joseph C. Pieksza
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02471
Based in Watertown, Massachusetts, Joseph C. Pieksza has over two decades of experience providing accounting services to various business structures,...
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David A. Wood
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Based in Watertown, Massachusetts, David A. Wood is a licensed CPA with over a decade of experience in providing financial expertise to entrepreneurs...
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James E. Mills
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02471
With over 12 years of experience in accounting, James E. Mills provides comprehensive financial services to clients in Watertown, Massachusetts. His a...
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Ryan D. Watts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Ryan D. Watts, a certified public accountant based in Watertown, Massachusetts, offers specialized tax services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well...
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Eric C. Schlect
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Based in Watertown, Massachusetts, Eric C. Schlect is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience providing financial guidance to s...
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Joann T. White
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02471
Based in Watertown, Massachusetts, Joann T. White has been providing accounting services for over 15 years. Her expertise spans basic accounting servi...
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Joan Pagliocca
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
Joan Pagliocca is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Watertown, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation....

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.