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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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Donna M. Costello
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Donna M. Costello is a certified public accountant based in Westwood, Massachusetts. With over 10 years of experience in the field, she provides exper...
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Ellen E. Crane
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Ellen E. Crane is a certified public accountant based in Westwood, Massachusetts. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in providing basic...
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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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Michael P. Nyhan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Located in Westwood, Massachusetts, Michael P. Nyhan possesses over 15 years of experience as a certified public accountant. He provides bookkeeping a...
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Cheryl E. Penn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, Cheryl E. Penn is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving individuals and families, e...
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William Barlett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Located in Westwood, Massachusetts, William Barlett provides expert accounting services to a diverse range of clients. With over 10 years of experienc...
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Daniel K. Choi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Daniel K. Choi is a certified public accountant based in Westwood, Massachusetts, with over 15 years of experience in taxation and financial services....
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Brian M. Collins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, Brian M. Collins is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His areas of specialization incl...
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Frederick L. Deparolesa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, Frederick L. Deparolesa is a practicing CPA with over 20 years of experience. His expertise lies in providing financ...

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.