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Showing 51 to 60 of 95 CPAs in Westford, Massachusetts
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Andrew B. Dewing
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westford, Massachusetts, Andrew B. Dewing is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax s...
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Diane M. Ryding
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Diane M. Ryding is a certified public accountant based in Westford, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of experience serving individuals and businesses...
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Stephen J. Briggs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westford, Massachusetts, Stephen J. Briggs offers a range of accounting services to support the financial needs of small and medium-sized bus...
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Bernard W. Meyler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westford, Massachusetts, Bernard W. Meyler has been providing accounting services for over 20 years. His expertise includes basic accounting...
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Lawrence J. Harrington
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westford, Massachusetts, Lawrence J. Harrington provides accounting services to clients in the local community and beyond. With over 20 years...
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Yen-Fen Chen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Yen-Fen Chen is a CPA based in Westford, Massachusetts with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. Her practice focuses on serving fa...
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Susan M. Villare
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Susan M. Villare is a certified public accountant with over two decades of experience serving individuals and families in Westford, Massachusetts. Sh...
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Jacqueline E. Welham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westford, Massachusetts, Jacqueline E. Welham provides accounting and tax services to entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. With over 1...
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Christen L. Davis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westford, Massachusetts, Christen L. Davis is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. Her areas of specialization inc...
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Yvonne Cekel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westford, Massachusetts, Yvonne Cekel has been providing expert accounting services for over 20 years. Her areas of specialization include ba...

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.