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Showing 41 to 50 of 144 CPAs in Erie, Pennsylvania
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Gregory J. Paulding
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16508
Gregory J. Paulding is a certified public accountant based in Erie, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, catering to businesses with various structures such as S-corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. Services offered by Paulding include sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, helping clients navigate accounting and tax requirements.
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Ashley Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16502
Ashley Martin is a certified public accountant based in Erie, Pennsylvania. With over 10 years of experience, she provides general accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, with a particular focus on ensuring accurate sales tax compliance.
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Andrew R. Nelson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16501
Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Andrew R. Nelson is a professional CPA with over a decade of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, making him a trusted resource for S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs in the region. Andrew's expertise in sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting ensures that clients are in strict adherence to local and federal regulations.
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Cheryl A. Ward
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16508
Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Cheryl A. Ward provides comprehensive accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With over 10 years of experience, Ward specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, offering valuable expertise in tax planning and consulting, and payroll processing and compliance. She maintains a diverse client base, working closely with business owners to address their unique financial needs and goals, and navigate complex tax regulations.
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Sydney M. Cassidy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16506
Sydney M. Cassidy is a certified public accountant based in Erie, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, serving a diverse range of clients, including individuals, families, and various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Cassidy also provides specialized payroll processing and compliance services, ensuring businesses remain up-to-date on relevant regulations and deadlines.
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Clement C. Chesko
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16511
Clement C. Chesko is a certified public accountant located in Erie, Pennsylvania. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. His expertise includes payroll processing and compliance, as well as retirement account tax reporting and other tax-related services. Chesko's areas of specialization are tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients, with a focus on delivering accurate and timely financial solutions.
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Mark C. Adams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16506
Mark C. Adams, a certified public accountant, has been providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services in Erie, Pennsylvania, for over a decade. With expertise in general accounting and advisory services, he caters to entrepreneurs, startups, and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Adams specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, ensuring accurate financial management for his clients.
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Michael J. Lubowicki
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16502
Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, Michael J. Lubowicki provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, including family-owned enterprises. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance. His services include retirement account tax reporting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation.
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Dawn M. Gavalier
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16510
Dawn M. Gavalier is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Erie, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience serving a diverse range of clients. Her specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services enables her to provide tailored support to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures such as S-corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. She offers specialized services in payroll processing and compliance, as well as representation for clients dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
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Gregory J. Bentley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Erie, Pennsylvania 16501
Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Gregory J. Bentley is a seasoned CPA with years of experience in providing tax planning and consulting services to individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and startups. His expertise lies in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Specifically, Mr. Bentley offers comprehensive retirement account tax reporting, ensuring accurate and timely filings to minimize tax liabilities. With a deep understanding of tax laws and regulations, he provides expert guidance on tax planning and consulting, enabling clients to make informed financial decisions.

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.