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Sean A. Maffei
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, Sean A. Maffei is a seasoned public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His expertise lies in providing tax...
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Timothy A. Nicosia
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Timothy A. Nicosia is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Westwood, Massachusetts. With more than 10 years of experience serving small and me...
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William J. Reissfelder
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
William J. Reissfelder, a certified public accountant located in Westwood, Massachusetts, has over 10 years of experience providing financial expertis...
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Seungjae Park
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in New York
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, Seungjae Park is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups,...
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James L. Mcgrath
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Located in Westwood, Massachusetts, James L. Mcgrath is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in providing comprehensive...
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Derek V. Destefano
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Derek V. Destefano is a certified public accountant based in Westwood, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial ser...
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Irene N. Lo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
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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David B. Swan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, David B. Swan is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience in tax preparation and financial planning. H...
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Caroline M. Layden
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Caroline M. Layden is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in accounting and taxation. Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, she has be...
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Brendan M. Mcvay
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Brendan M. Mcvay is a certified public accountant based in Westwood, Massachusetts, with over 10 years of experience providing financial guidance to e...

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.