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Olga L. Negoreva
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Olga L. Negoreva, a certified public accountant based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, provides a range of accounting services to clients. With over 15 years of experience in general accounting and advisory, she specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services. Her expertise extends to working with family-owned enterprises and individuals and families, offering personalized tax planning and consulting to meet their specific needs.
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Carolyn A. Leonard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144
Carolyn A. Leonard, a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, provides tax planning and consulting services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, making her a valuable resource for those requiring assistance with tax preparation, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. With expertise in individual and business tax return preparation, Leonard helps clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations, ensuring accurate and timely submissions of tax returns. As a seasoned tax professional, Carolyn A. Leonard stays up-to-date on the latest tax laws and regulations, providing informed guidance to her clients and helping them meet their tax obligations.
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Robert J. Oliveti
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19115
Robert J. Oliveti, a seasoned accounting professional based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, possesses over 20 years of experience in providing expert accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. His expertise spans individual and business tax return preparation, general accounting and advisory services, as well as financial planning and basic accounting services. Oliveti serves a diverse group of clients, offering tailored advice on business tax services and helping them navigate financial planning decisions.
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Thomas J. Blessington
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19136
With extensive experience in public accounting, Thomas J. Blessington, a Certified Public Accountant, has been serving the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area since 2008. His specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting enables him to provide tailored solutions for entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures. Mr. Blessington offers customized tax planning and consulting services, including sales tax compliance, to help clients navigate complex financial situations.
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Guy E. Ayers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19149
As a licensed Certified Public Accountant, Guy E. Ayers provides a variety of accounting services to meet the unique needs of his clients. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he has been serving the accounting needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs, for over 13 years. His expertise spans basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, including individual and business tax return preparation and payroll processing and compliance.
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Cristina L. Obrien
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Cristina L. Obrien is a certified public accountant located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. She offers IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting services to help clients navigate complex tax situations.
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Joseph Mcmichael
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Joseph Mcmichael is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and start-ups. His expertise includes providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, in addition to payroll processing and compliance support. Mcmichael specializes in offering basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting solutions to meet the diverse needs of his clients.
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Joseph B. Kobsar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Joseph B. Kobsar provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex financial regulations. With over 20 years of experience, Kobsar offers expertise in general accounting and advisory services, as well as payroll processing and compliance, to support the financial health and growth of his clients.
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Delores Hawkins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118
Delores Hawkins is a certified public accountant based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with over 10 years of experience providing tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, with a focus on supporting various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. As an IRS representative, Hawkins also assists clients with representation and resolution of tax-related issues, ensuring their rights and interests are protected.
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Peter S. Kennedy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Peter S. Kennedy provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Kennedy specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance. His expertise encompasses a range of services, including payroll processing and compliance, general accounting and advisory, and tax planning for individuals and families.

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.