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Showing 41 to 48 of 48 CPAs in Meadville, Pennsylvania
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Sharon M. Dunn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335
Based in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Sharon M. Dunn is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in general accounting and advisory services. With over 10 years of experience in the field, her expertise spans basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance for a variety of clients, including individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Notably, she provides sales tax compliance services to help businesses navigate complex tax regulations. Sharon M. Dunn's services are designed to address the unique needs of her clients, offering tailored solutions that support their financial goals and objectives.
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Edward M. Derrick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335
Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Edward M. Derrick is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. His expertise includes providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, as well as general accounting and advisory support to his clients. Derrick specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, with a focus on helping family-owned enterprises and individuals and families manage their financial needs.
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Melanie A. Sternby
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335
Based in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Melanie A. Sternby provides accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups in the region. With over a decade of experience in general accounting and business tax services, Sternby offers specialized support for basic accounting needs, payroll processing, and tax compliance. Her expertise extends to serving small businesses, including entrepreneurs and startups, with a focus on navigating complex financial regulations and ensuring accurate financial reporting. As a certified public accountant, Melanie A. Sternby brings a deep understanding of financial principles and tax laws to her work, enabling her clients to make informed business decisions and achieve financial stability.
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Robert M. Power
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335
Based in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Robert M. Power has provided accounting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, over the past 10 years. His expertise includes basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, with a focus on meeting the unique needs of each client. Mr. Power's services also encompass retirement account tax reporting and payroll processing, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
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Linda A. Mauk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335
Linda A. Mauk is a certified public accountant serving the Meadville, Pennsylvania area. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services to family-owned enterprises and businesses with various structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise also includes sales tax compliance and IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and ensure regulatory compliance.
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Dean R. Fair
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335
Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Dean R. Fair is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience providing accounting and advisory services to individuals and entrepreneurs. Specializing in general accounting and advisory, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, his practice focuses on serving individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups in the region. He also offers financial planning and business tax services, and has expertise in providing basic accounting services to meet clients' diverse financial needs.
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Donald R. Young
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335
Based in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Donald R. Young provides accounting services to a diverse range of clients. With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Young specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting expertise. His services include sales tax compliance, individual and business tax return preparation, and consulting for various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, catering to the needs of entrepreneurs and startups.
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Bruce J. Geier
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335
Based in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Bruce J. Geier is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. His practice focuses on individual and business tax return preparation, as well as financial planning and basic accounting services. Geier also specializes in IRS representation and has experience working with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With his expertise in tax compliance, he helps clients navigate complex tax laws and ensures they are in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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.