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Showing 61 to 68 of 68 CPAs in Altoona, Pennsylvania
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James R. Berkhimer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
James R. Berkhimer is a certified public accountant based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax s...
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Amy M. Cheers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Amy M. Cheers has been providing accounting and tax services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various busin...
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Ardie L. Karp
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Ardie L. Karp is a certified public accountant based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. He special...
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Samuel E. Kerns
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
As a seasoned accountant, Samuel E. Kerns has been serving the financial needs of Altoona, Pennsylvania, since 2005. His areas of specialization inclu...
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Dale T. Gormley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Dale T. Gormley is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses an...
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John F. Carothers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, John F. Carothers is a seasoned certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing financial guidance...
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Judith A. Nihart
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Judith A. Nihart has over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to family-owned enterpris...
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Kevin H. Beichler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Kevin H. Beichler is a certified public accountant based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in 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.