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Showing 11 to 20 of 52 CPAs in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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David C. Mummert
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201
David C. Mummert is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving local businesses in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, catering to the needs of entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses. In addition to providing tax planning and consulting services, Mummert also offers payroll processing and compliance assistance, helping clients stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements.
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James W. Wolfson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201
Located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, James W. Wolfson provides expert accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, offering a range of services including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. Additionally, Wolfson is well-versed in the tax needs of retirement account holders, providing expert reporting and guidance to ensure compliance with all tax regulations.
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William A. Prentice
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201
Based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, William A. Prentice provides comprehensive accounting and tax services to small and medium-sized businesses, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over years of experience, Prentice specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and regulations. His practice focuses on payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payment of employee wages and tax withholdings, as well as retirement account tax reporting and compliance.
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Ronald S. Kearns
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201
Ronald S. Kearns is a certified public accountant based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, with over 20 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, including business tax services and financial planning, to help clients maintain accurate financial records and achieve their long-term goals. Kearns' expertise also encompasses sales tax compliance and individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring that clients meet all relevant tax obligations and take advantage of available deductions and credits.
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Mary A. Patti
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201
Based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Mary A. Patti is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services enables her to cater to a wide range of clients with diverse financial needs. Patti also provides sales tax compliance services to ensure businesses are in compliance with applicable tax regulations. Her extensive experience in general accounting and advisory services makes her a valuable resource for clients seeking expert financial advice.
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Scott N. Drake
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201
Scott N. Drake, a certified public accountant, has been serving the financial needs of individuals and businesses in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, since 2008. With experience in tax preparation and consulting, he aids entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises in managing their financial records and meeting tax compliance requirements. His expertise includes providing basic accounting services and tax planning for businesses, ensuring they remain up-to-date on tax laws and regulations.
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Lisa E. Kalist
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17202
Lisa E. Kalist is a certified public accountant with a strong background in financial planning and tax preparation. Based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Kalist serves individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises, offering guidance on basic accounting services and business tax matters. With over 20 years of experience in accounting and tax consulting, Kalist provides expert bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to meet the diverse needs of her clients. Her expertise includes tax planning and consulting, helping small businesses navigate complex tax laws and regulatory requirements.
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Lynn C. Rotz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201
Lynn C. Rotz, a certified public accountant based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, has spent over a decade providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, allowing her to address the diverse needs of her clients. Rotz's expertise also extends to IRS representation, helping individuals and businesses navigate tax-related issues and disputes with the government.
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Paul R. Luka
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201
Located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Paul R. Luka is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience providing expert financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. His services include general accounting and advisory, as well as IRS representation, catering to the diverse needs of his clients. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, Luka offers tailored solutions to help businesses navigate complex financial landscapes and achieve their goals.
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Philip M. Ritchie
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201
Philip M. Ritchie, a certified public accountant based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, has extensive experience in providing expert financial guidance to individuals and businesses. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Mr. Ritchie specializes in general accounting and advisory services, bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, and offers tailored financial planning for entrepreneurs and small business owners. His practice focuses on delivering personalized services to individuals, families, and small business entities, addressing their unique financial needs and goals.

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.