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Robert E. Graper
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068
Based in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, Robert E. Graper has been providing accounting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, for over 25 years. His specializations include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and financial planning. Notably, Graper assists clients with retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, addressing specific needs and concerns related to these critical financial areas.
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Gregory J. Dober
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068
Gregory J. Dober, a certified public accountant based in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, brings over 20 years of experience to his practice. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services and individual tax services, with a focus on tax compliance and planning for individuals and families as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Gregory Dober provides tax return preparation and consulting services to individuals and businesses, helping them navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Donna M. Watt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068
Based in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, Donna M. Watt is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in small business accounting. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and sales tax compliance, serving individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Specifically, Donna offers financial statement compilation services, providing clients with a clear and accurate picture of their financial position.
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Cassandra A. Brenner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068
Cassandra A. Brenner is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving the community of New Kensington, Pennsylvania. With over two decades of experience, she provides a range of services, including sales tax compliance, IRS representation, and financial guidance for family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, helping small business owners and individuals navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Located in New Kensington, Brenner's expertise ensures accurate and timely financial reporting and tax compliance, allowing clients to focus on their core business operations.
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Michele D. Slater
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068
Michele D. Slater is a certified public accountant based in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise spans basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, helping small and medium-sized businesses navigate complex financial regulations and ensuring accurate tax returns. Ms. Slater offers comprehensive individual and business tax return preparation, as well as sales tax compliance services, to support clients in meeting their financial obligations and minimizing tax liabilities.
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Kathleen Valchar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068
Kathleen Valchar, a certified public accountant based in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, has been practicing since 2006. She provides specialized accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, including various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Valchar's expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. Additionally, she represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in representation of tax issues.
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Betsy B. Shelhamer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068
Betsy B. Shelhamer is an experienced accountant based in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience in providing general accounting and advisory services, she specializes in helping entrepreneurs and startups navigate complex financial situations, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise also extends to tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, ensuring that clients meet their financial obligations and maximize their financial resources. Shelhamer's services are designed to meet the diverse needs of business owners and individuals, providing guidance on financial planning and basic accounting services to achieve long-term financial stability.
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Lawrence J. Lentz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068
Based in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, Lawrence J. Lentz provides a range of accounting services, including IRS Representation and Sales Tax Compliance. With over a decade of experience in accounting, Mr. Lentz specializes in Basic Accounting Services, Financial Planning, and Small Business Accounting for family-owned enterprises and individuals. As a licensed CPA, he has expertise in helping clients navigate tax regulations and financial complexities, making informed decisions for long-term success.
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Jane L. Follin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068
Jane L. Follin, a certified public accountant, is based in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. She has over 15 years of experience providing expert accounting services to individuals and businesses in western Pennsylvania. Her expertise includes tax planning and consulting, as well as individual and business tax return preparation. Follin also specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning for various business structures, including S-corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Thomas J. Menk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068
With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Thomas J. Menk has provided expert tax planning and consulting services to individuals and businesses across Western Pennsylvania. A certified public accountant, Menk specializes in general accounting and advisory services, helping his clients navigate financial complexities and achieve their long-term goals. Based in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, Menk serves a diverse range of industries, including family-owned enterprises and various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.

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.