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Showing 31 to 40 of 91 CPAs in Scranton, Pennsylvania
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Robert C. Statsman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510
Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Robert C. Statsman provides tax preparation and accounting services to individuals and businesses in various structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, catering to the needs of individuals and families. His services include preparing individual and business tax returns, as well as reporting on retirement accounts, ensuring accurate and compliant tax filings for his clients.
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Shawn P. Burrier
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503
Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Shawn P. Burrier brings over 15 years of experience to his role as a certified public accountant. Servicing family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, his expertise encompasses basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning. Shawn provides IRS representation and prepares individual and business tax returns, offering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of his clients.
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Lisa A. Fischetti
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510
Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Lisa A. Fischetti is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in general accounting and advisory services. Her areas of specialization include providing basic accounting services, assisting small businesses with financial matters, and ensuring tax compliance. A seasoned advisor to family-owned enterprises, entrepreneurs, and startups, Lisa offers expert guidance on tax return preparation for both individuals and businesses.
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James P. Forgione
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510
With over 20 years of experience, James P. Forgione provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He specializes in basic accounting services and financial planning, with a focus on helping small businesses navigate the complexities of financial management. His services include payroll processing and compliance, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, utilizing expertise in both personal and corporate taxation to minimize liabilities and optimize returns.
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Glynn D. Murphy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18504
Glynn D. Murphy is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in serving the financial needs of individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to clients, helping them manage their financial activities and achieve their financial goals. His areas of specialization include tax compliance, basic accounting services, and small business accounting, making him a valuable resource for those seeking expert financial guidance.
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Antoinette E. Lopatka
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18512
Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Antoinette E. Lopatka provides financial guidance to individuals and families, as well as to diverse business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, across the region. With extensive experience in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, she helps clients navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their operations. Specializing in areas such as sales tax compliance and payroll processing & compliance, Antoinette E. Lopatka brings over 15 years of experience to her role as a certified public accountant.
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Susan M. Lawrence
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503
Susan M. Lawrence is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving Scranton, Pennsylvania, with over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxation. Her expertise lies in individual and business tax return preparation, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. With specializations in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, Lawrence delivers personalized support to her clients. She has a proven track record of providing accurate and timely financial guidance to her clients, ensuring their financial health and stability.
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Alfred A. Jordano
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503
Alfred A. Jordano is a certified public accountant based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, offering financial planning and tax compliance services to a diverse range of clients. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation, Jordano's expertise encompasses various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individual and family tax matters. Notably, he provides specialized services in sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, ensuring clients meet all regulatory requirements and take advantage of available tax benefits.
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James G. Ceccoli
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18505
Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, James G. Ceccoli serves entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 20 years of experience in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, he assists clients with their financial needs and ensures compliance with relevant tax regulations. His services include providing expert guidance on retirement account tax reporting and ensuring sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and financial requirements.
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Thomas P. Durkin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18509
Thomas P. Durkin is a Certified Public Accountant based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. His practice focuses on basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, with an emphasis on helping clients navigate complex financial situations. Durkin's expertise in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation allows him to offer clients a comprehensive understanding of their financial health, while his experience in individual and business tax return preparation ensures compliance with all relevant tax laws.

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.