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John G. Abbott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
John G. Abbott, a certified public accountant in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has over 18 years of experience providing financial services. He specializes in offering basic accounting services, ensuring tax compliance, and assisting with financial planning for entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise also includes payroll processing and compliance, as well as bookkeeping, financial statement compilation, and other related services.
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Bethann N. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
Bethann N. Smith is a certified public accountant based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, serving a diverse range of industries including individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. In addition to her core services, Ms. Smith also offers expertise in sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure accurate financial reporting.
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Virginia A. Richey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18020
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Certified Public Accountant Virginia A. Richey offers her expertise to clients in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxation, Richey specializes in providing basic accounting services, ensuring tax compliance for businesses and individuals, and developing personalized financial plans. She has extensive experience serving the needs of individuals and families as well as family-owned enterprises, and is well-versed in payroll processing and compliance, individual and business tax return preparation, and other key accounting areas.
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Cecelia A. Walton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
Cecelia A. Walton is a CPA based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with over 20 years of experience in accounting services. Her expertise includes general accounting and advisory services, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, utilizing her knowledge of various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, ensuring tax compliance, and offering accounting solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Ms. Walton is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in tax compliance and general accounting, particularly serving small business owners in the greater Bethlehem area.
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Alan D. Breslin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
Alan D. Breslin is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, catering to the needs of entrepreneurs and startups as well as individuals and families. Additionally, he offers IRS representation and sales tax compliance services to assist clients in navigating complex tax issues.
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Barbara P. Cook
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
Based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Barbara P. Cook is a seasoned CPA with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to diverse clients. Her expertise lies in offering basic accounting services, including financial planning, to individuals and families as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Barbara's specialization in tax compliance and sales tax compliance enables her to navigate complex tax laws and regulations, providing expert IRS representation when needed. With over [insert years of experience] years of experience in the field, Barbara P. Cook brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her clients.
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Nancy E. Shoener
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017
Based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Nancy E. Shoener provides expert accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses, including family-owned enterprises. She specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, helping clients navigate financial complexities with clarity and precision. With years of experience, Shoener offers additional services such as IRS representation, ensuring her clients receive the support they need to resolve tax issues efficiently. Since she focuses on understanding her clients' unique needs and goals, Shoener's expertise is highly valued in the community for her ability to offer practical guidance and trusted advice.
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Jo A. Altemose
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017
Based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Jo A. Altemose is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in accounting and tax preparation. With over 15 years of experience, she provides specialized services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Her expertise includes payroll processing and compliance, individual and business tax return preparation, as well as basic accounting services and tax compliance. Altemose's focus on individual tax services allows her to offer personalized guidance to clients navigating complex tax regulations.
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Diana L. Serfass
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
Diana L. Serfass is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Her practice focuses on providing basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation, budgeting, and financial forecasting, as well as business and individual tax services. Serfass has expertise in serving family-owned enterprises and various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, including preparing individual and business tax returns and retirement account tax reporting. With a strong background in individual and business tax return preparation, Serfass provides tax planning and compliance advice to help clients navigate changing tax laws and regulations.
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Bruce A. Palmer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
Based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Bruce A. Palmer has been providing accounting services to clients in the Lehigh Valley since 2005. Specializing in small business accounting, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, he caters to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His expertise includes payroll processing and compliance, as well as sales tax compliance – areas where he helps clients navigate complex regulations and avoid potential pitfalls.

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.