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Showing 21 to 30 of 85 CPAs in State College, Pennsylvania
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Aimee M. Scullin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16801
Aimee M. Scullin is a certified public accountant based in State College, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience serving various industries. S...
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Min Zhong
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16801
Based in State College, Pennsylvania, Min Zhong is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. With a strong background i...
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Dane M. Christensen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16803
Dane M. Christensen is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in State College, Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience providing accounting...
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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. Speci...
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Timothy J. Loos
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16803
Based in State College, Pennsylvania, Timothy J. Loos is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in serving clients across vari...
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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, Pennsyl...
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William E. Shimp
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16801
Based in State College, Pennsylvania, William E. Shimp is a seasoned accounting professional offering services to a diverse range of clients. With ov...
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Fred J. Leoniak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16801
Located in State College, Pennsylvania, Fred J. Leoniak provides comprehensive accounting services to clients in various industries, including family-...
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Pamela A. Hough
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16801
Pamela A. Hough is a certified public accountant based in State College, Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience, she provides specialized serv...
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Roger B. Fetter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location State College, Pennsylvania 16801
As a seasoned accountant with over 17 years of experience, Roger B. Fetter serves State College, Pennsylvania and its surrounding communities. His are...

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.