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Michael A. Ernst
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Michael A. Ernst, a seasoned accountant, has been practicing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, since 2007. He specializes in providing Basic Accounting S...
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Deborah A. Beynon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19101
Deborah A. Beynon is an experienced certified public accountant (CPA) based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience serving sm...
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Stephen S. Morreale
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Stephen S. Morreale provides expert accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned ente...
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Jay B. Sitvarin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19149
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jay B. Sitvarin is a certified public accountant providing financial guidance to individuals and families, as wel...
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Veronica R. Abdus-Saboor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Veronica R. Abdus-Saboor brings over 15 years of experience in providing comprehensive accounting services to ent...
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Latosha M. Briggs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Latosha M. Briggs is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) serving clients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in t...
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James W. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, James W. Smith provides tax and accounting expertise to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individual...
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Maryanne Betley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Maryanne Betley is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her areas of speciali...
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Jeffrey D. Magin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jeffrey D. Magin is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in the industry. His practice...
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Peter J. Pelensky
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Peter J. Pelensky has established himself as a seasoned accountant in the local business community, providing f...

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.