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Showing 21 to 30 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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Kathleen O. Houghton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Kathleen O. Houghton is a certified public accountant based in Westwood, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting servi...
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Irene N. Lo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Irene N. Lo is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in Westwood, Massachusetts. Her practice provides general accounting and...
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Kerry S. Solomon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Kerry S. Solomon is a certified public accountant based in Westwood, Massachusetts, with a wealth of experience serving small and medium-sized busines...
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John S. Capone
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, John S. Capone practices as a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in provid...
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Brian P. Keaveney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Brian P. Keaveney, a certified public accountant, maintains a private practice in Westwood, Massachusetts, serving clients across various business str...
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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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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...
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Robert K. Chmielorz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, Robert K. Chmielorz provides individual and business tax return preparation services to support financial stability....
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James Curtin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, James Curtin provides comprehensive accounting services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. With ov...

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.