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Showing 31 to 40 of 68 CPAs in Altoona, Pennsylvania
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Michael A. Mcclain
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Michael A. Mcclain is a certified public accountant with expertise in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax service...
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Thomas J. Kristofco
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Thomas J. Kristofco is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, with over 10 years of experience in tax and accounting serv...
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Richard J. Peo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Richard J. Peo, a certified public accountant based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, brings over 15 years of experience to his work with family-owned enterpr...
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David L. Baumgartner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
David L. Baumgartner, a certified public accountant based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, provides comprehensive accounting services to entrepreneurs and st...
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Joseph M. Reilly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Joseph M. Reilly is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. H...
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Lawrence D. Field
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
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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Tracylynn M. Mullins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
A licensed CPA based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Tracylynn M. Mullins has over 10 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-s...
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Frederick A. Ciocca
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Frederick A. Ciocca is a certified public accountant providing accounting and financial expertise to individuals and businesses in the Altoona, Pennsy...
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Mary B. Tsikalas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Mary B. Tsikalas is a certified public accountant based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, with over 10 years of experience in providing financial services. Sh...
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David A. Cyran
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
David A. Cyran, a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, serves clients in Altoona, Pennsylvania, providing expert accounting s...

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.