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Showing 1 to 10 of 21 CPAs in Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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Kevin T. Byma
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ephrata, Pennsylvania Licensed in New Jersey
Based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Kevin T. Byma is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to bus...
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Clark M. Walker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ephrata, Pennsylvania Licensed in Virginia
Based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Clark M. Walker is a seasoned accounting professional with years of experience serving small and medium-sized business...
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Linda A. Clark
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ephrata, Pennsylvania Licensed in Maryland
Linda A. Clark is a certified public accountant based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, offering her services to clients in the local area. With over 10 years...
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Michael H. Peuler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ephrata, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Located in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Michael H. Peuler brings over 15 years of experience in public accounting, with a specialization in basic accounting...
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Dean A. Hoover
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ephrata, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Dedicated to providing accurate financial guidance, Dean A. Hoover is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving individuals and families in Ephrata,...
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Dale B. Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ephrata, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Dale B. Martin, a certified public accountant, has over 12 years of experience in providing accounting services to clients in the Ephrata, Pennsylvani...
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Michelle Rocco
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ephrata, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Michelle Rocco is a certified public accountant based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families, as...
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Brian S. Weist
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ephrata, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Brian S. Weist is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in general accounting and advis...
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Robin L. Bodine
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ephrata, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Robin L. Bodine is a seasoned accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing expert tax and accounting servi...
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Robert A. Houck
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ephrata, Pennsylvania Licensed in Pennsylvania
Based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Robert A. Houck provides expertise in tax planning and consulting to businesses and individuals in various industries....

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.