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Showing 51 to 60 of 189 CPAs in Westfield, Massachusetts
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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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Thomas C. Omberg
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Based in Westfield, Massachusetts, Thomas C. Omberg provides tax preparation and accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-ow...
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Vincent J. Giglio
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Vincent J. Giglio is a certified public accountant based in Westfield, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience serving family-owned enterprise...
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Sheila S. Williams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Based in Westfield, Massachusetts, Sheila S. Williams provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs in the startup phase....
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David P. Seaman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Based in Westfield, Massachusetts, David P. Seaman is a seasoned accountant with over a decade of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses...
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Howard G. Barber
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
With extensive experience in the accounting field, Howard G. Barber is a certified public accountant based in Westfield, Massachusetts. His practice s...
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John F. Lanza
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Located in Westfield, Massachusetts, John F. Lanza is a Certified Public Accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial services t...
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Anne Falvey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Based in Westfield, Massachusetts, Anne Falvey provides personalized accounting and financial planning services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well...
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Alan G. Price
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Based in Westfield, Massachusetts, Alan G. Price is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing comprehensive...
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Lawrence P. Zabielski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Lawrence P. Zabielski is a certified public accountant based in Westfield, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and...

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.