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Showing 11 to 20 of 85 CPAs in State College, Pennsylvania
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Junfang Deng
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16801
With over 10 years of experience, Junfang Deng serves clients in State College, Pennsylvania, with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, Junfang Deng provides General Accounting & Advisory and Bookkeeping & Financial Statement Compilation services to family-owned enterprises and small businesses. Junfang Deng's expertise spans various financial aspects, including tax compliance, budgeting, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial landscapes and make informed business decisions.
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Suzanne Cheesebrough
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16803
Suzanne Cheesebrough is a licensed certified public accountant based in State College, Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience, she provides expert services in sales tax compliance, payroll processing and compliance, and various accounting and tax matters. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, and families.
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Ann B. Whitney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16803
Based in State College, Pennsylvania, Ann B. Whitney is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Her specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting enables her to provide expert guidance in financial statement compilation, bookkeeping, and payroll processing and compliance. With a focus on meeting the unique needs of her clients, Ann B. Whitney offers consulting services to help businesses maintain accurate financial records and achieve tax compliance.
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Ian M. Tarrant
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16803
Dedicated to providing personalized financial guidance, Ian M. Tarrant is a certified public accountant serving State College, Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience in tax preparation and accounting, he specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. His expertise extends to serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families, offering tailored bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services.
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Lance E. Cooper
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16801
Lance E. Cooper is a certified public accountant based in State College, Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Cooper specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services, tax planning and consulting to entrepreneurs and startups as well as individuals and families. His expertise includes basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the financial needs of various clients.
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Yu Pan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16801
Yu Pan, a certified public accountant (CPA), provides tax planning and consulting services to individuals and businesses in the State College, Pennsylvania area. With over 10 years of experience, Pan specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, serving small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. Her expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to meet regulatory requirements.
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William H. Lloyd
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16801
Based in State College, Pennsylvania, William H. Lloyd has over 20 years of experience providing financial expertise to individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex financial situations. Lloyd offers unique services such as sales tax compliance and payroll processing, ensuring his clients maintain seamless financial operations.
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Kevin B. Sikorski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16803
Based in State College, Pennsylvania, Kevin B. Sikorski has dedicated over 15 years to providing expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, Sikorski offers tax planning and consulting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation services to meet the diverse needs of his clients. As a seasoned accountant, Sikorski delivers accurate and timely financial solutions, helping his clients maintain financial stability and achieve their goals.
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James Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16801
James Smith is a certified public accountant based in State College, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses. His expertise encompasses general accounting and advisory services, including sales tax compliance and financial statement preparation. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, Mr. Smith offers tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of S-Corps, partnerships, and limited liability companies.
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Timothy R. Marshall
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16801
Based in State College, Pennsylvania, Timothy R. Marshall offers professional general accounting and advisory services to entrepreneurs and startups, individuals and families. With over 10 years of experience in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, Marshall helps clients navigate complex financial issues and achieve their goals. He specializes in payroll processing and compliance, ensuring businesses meet all necessary regulations and deadlines.

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.