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Shaun A. Phelan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westport, Massachusetts, Shaun A. Phelan is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing accounting and financial ser...
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John M. Margarida
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Located in Westport, Massachusetts, John M. Margarida has provided accounting services to local businesses and individuals for over 15 years. His expe...
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Donna M. Smeaton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westport, Massachusetts, Donna M. Smeaton provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses in the area. Wit...
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Paula J. Jackson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Paula J. Jackson is a certified public accountant based in Westport, Massachusetts, with over two decades of experience serving small and medium-sized...
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Kristen Margarida Coulombe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Kristen Margarida Coulombe is a certified public accountant based in Westport, Massachusetts. With over 10 years of experience in accounting services,...
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Michelle A. Albernaz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westport, Massachusetts, Michelle A. Albernaz is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in the field. Her expertise s...
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James M. Vargos
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westport, Massachusetts, James M. Vargos is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving family-owned enterprises and indi...
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Bruce E. Fernandes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westport, Massachusetts, Bruce E. Fernandes has been providing accounting services for over 20 years. His expertise includes individual and b...
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Sandra L. Digangi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Sandra L. Digangi is a certified public accountant based in Westport, Massachusetts, serving individuals and families as well as various business stru...
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Michelle M. Barton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westport, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Michelle M. Barton is a certified public accountant based in Westport, Massachusetts, with over 12 years of experience in financial management for var...

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.