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Lisa C. Schimmel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wayland, Massachusetts 01778
Lisa C. Schimmel is a certified public accountant (CPA) located in Wayland, Massachusetts, where she has operated her practice since 2006. Her special...
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Kristin D. Fogarty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wayland, Massachusetts 01778
Kristin D. Fogarty is a certified public accountant based in Wayland, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in the field. Her areas of speci...
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Brendan J. Crowley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wayland, Massachusetts 01778
Brendan J. Crowley is a certified public accountant based in Wayland, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services. H...
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Joseph C. Honan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wayland, Massachusetts 01778
Joseph C. Honan is a certified public accountant based in Wayland, Massachusetts, with over 25 years of experience. His practice offers a range of ser...
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Alan L. Doyon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wayland, Massachusetts 01778
Based in Wayland, Massachusetts, Alan L. Doyon is a seasoned CPA with a strong background in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startup...
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Wayne E. Nichols
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Wayland, Massachusetts 01778
Based in Wayland, Massachusetts, Wayne E. Nichols is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting a...

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.