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Josephine A. Bradley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510
Josephine A. Bradley is a certified public accountant based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and Limited Liability Companies. She specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, helping clients maintain accurate financial records and navigate complex tax regulations. Bradley's services include general accounting and advisory, as well as tax planning and consulting, enabling her clients to make informed business decisions and optimize their financial performance.
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Salvatore R. Defrancesco
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18504
Salvatore R. Defrancesco is a seasoned accountant serving Scranton, Pennsylvania, with over a decade of experience providing accounting expertise to clients from diverse business structures. With a focus on basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, Defrancesco's practice caters to the needs of individuals and families as well as S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services include sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
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Linda M. Briskey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18509
Linda M. Briskey is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 10 years of experience serving clients in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Her services encompass individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory services. Specializing in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, Ms. Briskey has a particular expertise in assisting small and medium-sized businesses with varied structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Based on her experience and specialization, Ms. Briskey provides guidance on tax compliance, financial reporting, and business strategy.
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Erin M. Ahern
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18512
With over 15 years of experience in the field, Erin M. Ahern provides expert guidance to individuals and families in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She specializes in general accounting and advisory services, including basic accounting, financial planning, and individual tax services. Her expertise extends to serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as assisting with complex retirement account tax reporting. Erin's comprehensive approach helps clients achieve financial stability and make informed decisions about their financial futures.
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Judith A. Jeske
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503
Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Judith A. Jeske is a seasoned CPA with over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to individuals and small businesses. Her services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax laws. Judith specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, helping her clients navigate complex financial situations. With a focus on personalized attention and expert guidance, she serves individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses in the region.
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Joseph P. Krall
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18512
Joseph P. Krall, a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience, provides accounting solutions to businesses across Scranton, Pennsylvania. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, Krall's expertise spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services encompass payroll processing and compliance, as well as general accounting and advisory, catering to entrepreneurs and startups.
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Patrick Rogers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18512
Patrick Rogers is a licensed CPA with over 20 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses in Scranton, Pennsylvania. His specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services enables him to provide comprehensive support to a diverse range of clients. Rogers' services include tax planning and consulting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and ensure regulatory compliance.
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John C. Jones
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18505
Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, John C. Jones is a certified public accountant (CPA) offering tax planning and consulting services to clients across various industry sectors. With over 15 years of experience in financial planning, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, Mr. Jones provides tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of family-owned enterprises and businesses with diverse structures. His expertise includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, serving clients with S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, and guiding them through the complexities of financial planning and tax regulations.
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Eugene D. Lucas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18509
Eugene D. Lucas is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He specializes in financial planning, business tax services, and basic accounting services, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. Some of his notable services include sales tax compliance, retirement account tax reporting, and comprehensive financial analysis, providing clients with a thorough understanding of their financial situations. With a strong foundation in taxation and financial planning, Eugene D. Lucas helps his clients achieve long-term financial goals and address complex accounting issues.
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Daniel J. Gerrity
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510
Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Daniel J. Gerrity is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. His practice focuses on general accounting and advisory services, with a specialization in individual and business tax services, including preparation of tax returns and planning for retirement account reporting. Gerrity's expertise spans basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation and budgeting, and he is well-versed in the tax laws affecting various industries.

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.