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Showing 11 to 20 of 115 CPAs in Westwood, Massachusetts
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James Scullin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Located in Westwood, Massachusetts, James Scullin has over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to various business structures...
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David G. Oleary
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, David G. Oleary is a seasoned accounting professional with expertise in providing comprehensive financial services t...
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Daniel J. Lehan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Daniel J. Lehan is a certified public accountant based in Westwood, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in providing expert accounting and...
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Norbert C. Nyhan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, Norbert C. Nyhan is a seasoned accounting professional with years of experience serving small and medium-sized busin...
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John A. Lock
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Located in Westwood, Massachusetts, John A. Lock provides accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLC...
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Thomas F. Carlo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
With extensive experience in managing financial records and tax filings, Thomas F. Carlo brings a wealth of knowledge to clients in Westwood, Massachu...
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Leo A. Damren
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, Leo A. Damren is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His practice focuses on providing p...
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Michelle F. Sutrich
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, Michelle F. Sutrich has been a certified public accountant for over 15 years, providing expert financial guidance to...
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Rory J. Alex
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Rory J. Alex is a licensed Certified Public Accountant based in Westwood, Massachusetts. With over 10 years of experience, he provides specialized acc...
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Karl E. Johnsen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Karl E. Johnsen is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in public accounting. Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, his practice...

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.