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Showing 11 to 20 of 68 CPAs in Altoona, Pennsylvania
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Paul J. Vrabel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Paul J. Vrabel provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses in various structures, including S-...
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Betty L. Diamond
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Betty L. Diamond is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) operating in Altoona, Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience in public accoun...
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Kevin H. Beichler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania 16603
Kevin H. Beichler is a certified public accountant based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial expertise t...
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Lawrence D. Field
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania 16603
Based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Lawrence D. Field offers a range of accounting services tailored to meet the diverse needs of his clients. With over 1...
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William M. Ajay
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601
Based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, William M. Ajay has over 15 years of experience as a certified public accountant, providing expert guidance to small a...
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John F. Benton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
John F. Benton is a licensed Certified Public Accountant based in Altoona, Pennsylvania. With over 10 years of experience, he provides General Account...
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Camilla B. Houy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
With over 20 years of experience as a certified public accountant, Camilla B. Houy serves clients in the Altoona, Pennsylvania area. Her specializatio...
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Matthew L. Reilly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601
Matthew L. Reilly, a certified public accountant, has been providing accounting services in Altoona, Pennsylvania, since 2005. He specializes in basic...
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Christine A. Pacifico
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602
Based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Christine A. Pacifico provides tax planning and consulting services to individuals and businesses. With over 15 years...
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Thomas J. Hoyne
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania 16603
Thomas J. Hoyne is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving Altoona, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise t...

Pennsylvania's large CPA market serves a populous state with diverse economy from finance and healthcare to manufacturing and agriculture. The Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 2 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% individual income tax (no local deductions allowed) and 8.99% corporate net income tax, but extremely complex local taxation with thousands of jurisdictions imposing earned income tax, local services tax, and business privilege taxes. CPAs commonly handle state tax compliance, navigating the bewildering array of local taxes, sales and use tax, and multi-state issues. Philadelphia has its own city wage tax and Business Income and Receipts Tax adding complexity. The lack of state deductions for federal itemized deductions creates planning differences from most states.

Industry Specializations: Healthcare systems and life sciences, financial services and insurance, manufacturing (traditional and advanced), higher education, energy (Marcellus Shale natural gas), agriculture, technology, professional services, and tourism are primary focus areas. Philadelphia CPAs often specialize in life sciences and financial services, while Pittsburgh focuses on healthcare and technology transformation. Rural areas maintain strong agricultural and traditional manufacturing practices.

For CPA Professionals: The Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs serves one of the nation's largest CPA communities. Major markets include Philadelphia (life sciences, finance, professional services), Pittsburgh (healthcare, technology, traditional industries), and numerous secondary markets like Harrisburg, Allentown, and Erie. The state offers diverse opportunities from sophisticated urban practices to rural agricultural services. Local tax complexity creates specialization opportunities, and the large population base provides stable demand. Cost of living varies significantly from expensive Philadelphia suburbs to very affordable rural areas.