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Showing 111 to 120 of 182 CPAs in West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Stephen J. Butte
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380
Based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Stephen J. Butte has been providing expert accounting services for over 25 years. His areas of specialization inc...
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Insuk Layton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382
Located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Insuk Layton provides accounting services to local businesses and individuals in need of financial guidance. Wi...
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Louis F. Rivituso
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380
Based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Louis F. Rivituso provides expert accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses throughout the region...
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Scott M. Schaffer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382
Based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Scott M. Schaffer provides comprehensive accounting services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses....
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William F. Walsh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382
William F. Walsh is a certified public accountant based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. With over 15 years of experience, he provides expertise in tax...
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Jane Antley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382
Based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Jane Antley is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience providing a range of financial services. He...
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Peter P. Shum
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382
Based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Peter P. Shum is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving small and medium-sized businesse...
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Robert W. Nicolini
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382
Based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Robert W. Nicolini provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs in the reg...
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William R. Dawson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380
Located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, William R. Dawson provides accounting services to a diverse clientele, including Individuals and Families, as w...
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John M. Joyce
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380
Based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, John M. Joyce is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting...

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.