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Showing 81 to 90 of 95 CPAs in Westford, Massachusetts
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Michael J. Rice
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts 01886
Michael J. Rice is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience based in Westford, Massachusetts. He specializes in providing basic...
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Matthew S. Glazier
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts 01886
Based in Westford, Massachusetts, Matthew S. Glazier provides tax and accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owne...
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James G. Thomasch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts 01886
James G. Thomasch is a certified public accountant based in Westford, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience providing tax and accounting ser...
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Carol J. Hodapp
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts 01886
Based in Westford, Massachusetts, Carol J. Hodapp has over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses,...
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Samuel C. Sahagian
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts 01886
Samuel C. Sahagian, a certified public accountant based in Westford, Massachusetts, brings over 15 years of experience in providing expert financial g...
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Jeffrey M. Snow
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts 01886
Based in Westford, Massachusetts, Jeffrey M. Snow is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in individual and business tax matt...
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Richard R. Mackenzie
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts 01886
Based in Westford, Massachusetts, Richard R. Mackenzie is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience providing accounting se...
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Hong Cai
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts 01886
Hong Cai is a certified public accountant based in Westford, Massachusetts, with over 8 years of experience in accounting and taxation. She provides t...
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Lisa A. Sarkisian
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts 01886
Practicing in the fields of tax planning and retirement account tax reporting, Lisa A. Sarkisian serves clients in and around Westford, Massachusetts....
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Lori A. Whelan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westford, Massachusetts 01886
Lori A. Whelan is an experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Westford, Massachusetts. With over 15 years of experience in accounting an...

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.