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Richard L. Speicher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701
Richard L. Speicher, a certified public accountant with over 25 years of experience in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, provides financial guidance to individuals and families as well as various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His specialization in tax compliance, financial planning, and basic accounting services enables him to offer expert advice on matters such as financial statement compilation and payroll processing. With a focus on meeting the distinct needs of each client, Speicher delivers customized bookkeeping and financial solutions that help clients achieve their financial goals.
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Heather M. Demshock
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701
Located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Heather M. Demshock is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning tailored to various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Demshock provides sales tax compliance, individual, and business tax return preparation services to small and medium-sized businesses.
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Harold C. Kropp
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701
Based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Harold C. Kropp provides accounting services to a diverse range of clients, including small and medium-sized businesses with various business structures. With over 10 years of experience, Kropp specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, helping clients navigate complex financial issues and optimize their operations. His expertise in sales tax compliance and IRS representation ensures clients are in compliance with regulatory requirements and able to resolve any tax-related issues efficiently.
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Harold D. Chapman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701
Based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Harold D. Chapman is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. His practice focuses on basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning to help clients achieve their long-term goals. In addition to these core services, Mr. Chapman also provides IRS representation and tax planning and consulting services, addressing complex tax issues and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
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Debra K. Bowes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701
With over 15 years of experience, Debra K. Bowes provides expert accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Her specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services has allowed her to build a reputation as a reliable and knowledgeable resource for financial planning and management. Her services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as sales tax compliance, helping clients maintain accurate financial records and stay on top of regulatory requirements.
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Sylvia S. Lukpetris
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701
Based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Sylvia S. Lukpetris serves clients across various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With over a decade of experience in accounting and tax planning, she provides specialized services in small business accounting, individual tax services, and basic accounting services. Her expertise also extends to tax planning and consulting, helping clients navigate complex tax requirements and optimize their financial strategies.
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Stephanie L. Deprenda
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701
Based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Stephanie L. Deprenda is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving clients across various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her specialties include basic accounting services and tax compliance, as well as general accounting and advisory, providing guidance on financial matters and tax obligations. Deprenda also offers expert payroll processing and compliance services, ensuring seamless payments and adherence to tax regulations for her clients, a critical function for individuals and families as well as businesses.
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Troy Cannode
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701
Troy Cannode is a certified public accountant (CPA) with a long-standing presence in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. With over 12 years of experience in providing comprehensive accounting services, he specializes in general accounting and advisory, helping small and medium-sized businesses navigate their financial landscapes. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, business tax services, and sales tax compliance, catering to the unique needs of family-owned enterprises. His professional background spans a wide range of industries, including small and medium-sized businesses, enabling him to offer informed guidance and support tailored to each client's specific requirements.
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Michael J. Shurer,
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701
Based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Michael J. Shurer is a certified public accountant providing accounting and tax services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance. His services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, utilizing his expertise to meet the diverse needs of his clients.
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Suzanne T. Stopper
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701
Suzanne T. Stopper is a certified public accountant based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax-related services. She specializes in small business accounting, tax compliance, and basic accounting services, serving a diverse range of clients including family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. Her services also include tax planning and consulting, as well as retirement account tax reporting, ensuring her clients meet their financial obligations and make informed decisions about their financial futures.

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.