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Mark T. Gallant
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Mark T. Gallant is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Westport, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in the field. He provides sp...
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Steven L. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Based in Westport, Massachusetts, Steven L. Smith is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial solutions to e...
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Michael J. Cabral
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Located in Westport, Massachusetts, Michael J. Cabral offers a variety of accounting services. With over 15 years of experience in the field, his expe...
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Scott Costa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Located in Westport, Massachusetts, Scott Costa provides financial guidance to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs....
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Alan R. Riendeau
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Alan R. Riendeau is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing comprehensive financial services. Based in Westport, M...
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Karen J. Raus
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Karen J. Raus, a certified public accountant based in Westport, Massachusetts, provides accounting and tax services to individuals and families, as we...
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Michael Sousa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Michael Sousa is a certified public accountant based in Westport, Massachusetts. With over 8 years of experience, he specializes in providing accounti...
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Andrew Shabshelowitz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Andrew Shabshelowitz delivers comprehensive accounting solutions to diverse business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Based in W...
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James F. Driscoll
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts 02790
Based in Westport, Massachusetts, James F. Driscoll provides expert accounting services to individuals and businesses in the area. With over 20 years...

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.