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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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Robert K. Chmielorz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, Robert K. Chmielorz provides individual and business tax return preparation services to support financial stability....
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Michael R. Papetti
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
As a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience, Michael R. Papetti serves the needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as...
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Rory J. Alex
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
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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Norbert C. Nyhan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
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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Edward R. Averill
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, Edward R. Averill brings over 20 years of experience to his work as a certified public accountant. He specializes in...
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Christopher J. Giovino
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, Christopher J. Giovino has over 20 years of experience in providing expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and...
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Karl E. Johnsen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
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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James Scullin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Connecticut
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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Michelle F. Sutrich
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westwood, Massachusetts Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, Michelle F. Sutrich has been a certified public accountant for over 15 years, providing expert financial guidance to...

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.