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Peilin Wu
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Located in Westfield, Massachusetts, Peilin Wu is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, a...
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Scott B. Stavin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Scott B. Stavin, a certified public accountant based in Westfield, Massachusetts, brings over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services...
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John V. Lanza
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Based in Westfield, Massachusetts, John V. Lanza is a seasoned certified public accountant with over two decades of experience in accounting and taxat...
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John T. Meagher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Based in Westfield, Massachusetts, John T. Meagher provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, including family-owned enterpris...
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Matthew F. Brehm
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Based in Westfield, Massachusetts, Matthew F. Brehm is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in taxation and accounting. With over a...
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Robert L. Lapalme
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Robert L. Lapalme is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Westfield, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience providing financial servi...
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Allan J. Okscin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Located in Westfield, Massachusetts, Allan J. Okscin provides accounting services to clients across various industries. With over 15 years of experie...
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Laura E. Silvestri
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Based in Westfield, Massachusetts, Laura E. Silvestri CPA is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience serving various business str...
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Timothy R. Amman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Timothy R. Amman is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and family-owned enterprise...
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Brian K. Boufarah
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Brian K. Boufarah is a certified public accountant based in Westfield, Massachusetts. With over a decade of experience, he focuses on providing compre...

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.