Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Lawrence, MA
LCW CPAs is a locally owned and operated progressive CPA firm dedicated to advocating for clients' success. We embrace technology to challenge industry norms while prioritizing personalized service and community engagement. Our team combines decades of experience with multilingual capabilities to serve diverse clients across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We specialize in accounting, tax planning, fractional CFO services, and compliance solutions tailored to businesses and individuals. Our commitment to integrity, innovation, and client relationships has earned us trust for over 35 years.We focus on protecting clients' financial interests while helping them achieve long-term goals through strategic guidance. Our expertise spans industries including construction, healthcare, education, and not-for-profits. We maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering a family-like culture within our team and client relationships. Our community involvement reflects our dedication to supporting Gateway Cities like Lawrence. Clients benefit from our proactive approach to financial challenges and our ability to simplify complex tax and accounting matters.
Services
Bookkeeping
Fractional CFO
Tax Planning
Audits
Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We are local CPAs with deep community ties
- We leverage technology for efficient service delivery
- Our team speaks multiple languages to serve diverse clients
- We build long-term advisory relationships with clients
- We combine 35+ years of experience with continuous innovation
Associations and certifications
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
What people say
Exceptional service
Proactive guidance
Multilingual support
Long-term reliability
Tax expertise
Services
Bookkeeping
Our outsourced bookkeeping services ensure accurate financial records while saving business owners time. We handle bill payment, invoicing, and financial reporting with expert precision. Clients benefit from real-time financial insights and reduced administrative burdens.
Fractional CFO
Access experienced CFO expertise without full-time costs. We provide strategic financial guidance, cash flow forecasting, and business analysis to support growth decisions. Our services include budgeting and performance metric development.
Tax Planning
Maximize tax savings through proactive planning tailored to your business structure. We help clients implement strategies that minimize liabilities while maintaining compliance with evolving tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
Audits
We conduct comprehensive financial audits and reviews to meet lender requirements and regulatory standards. Our team provides independent assessments of financial statements with clear reporting and compliance verification.
Consulting
Our consulting services focus on entity structure optimization and estate planning. We help businesses improve financial processes and individuals create tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies through personalized advisory solutions.
People
Antonio Lopez
Founder
Founder with 35+ years of experience who escaped Cuba as a child and built LCW CPAs into a trusted regional firm while championing community development.
Jim Weisman
Senior Advisor
Experienced accountant with 19 years at LCW CPAs, providing strategic financial guidance to business clients and specializing in complex tax solutions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, fractional CFO services, tax planning, and industry-specific consulting tailored to small businesses.
Do you serve clients outside of Massachusetts?
Yes, we serve clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.
Can you handle tax matters for international businesses?
Yes, we offer US tax compliance services for foreign interests including cross-border transactions and international tax planning.
What makes LCW CPAs different from other accounting firms?
Our combination of local presence, technological innovation, multilingual capabilities, and 35+ years of experience sets us apart.
How do you handle IRS audit representation?
Our CPAs provide professional representation, negotiating with the IRS to resolve tax issues while protecting your interests.
Do you offer outsourced CFO services?
Yes, we provide fractional CFO services including financial strategy, cash flow forecasting, and business advisory services.
Reviews (7)
Erin Crete
Jun 01, 2022
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Doug Thompson was referred to me last year. It was my first year of being a full time real estate agent. I had no idea how to do my taxes. Doug stepped right in and helped me. He was fast and responsive. He helped educated me for future taxes and how to be more prepared. I can't thank him enough. I will absolutely be using him again next year. Thank you!
Jennifer Karavas
Dec 04, 2021
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We've used Doug Thompson consistently for our personal and professional taxes for multiple years. He's always up to date on what's available in regards to our tax situation. He sends us useful information and advice in a timely manner on how to best navigate owning a small business.
Karyn Hynd
Dec 02, 2021
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We have been working with Doug for the past few years. He has always been very responsive to any questions we have had and has taught us a lot along the way. I have a small business and tax time is always stressful for me. Doug has really taken some of the burden off of me so I don't have to worry about getting the correct forms in in the proper time table. I would highly recommend the services of LCW!
Lindsay Tsepas
Dec 01, 2021
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Doug has been our CPA for several years. We came to him when my husband had taken on a challenging year of being employed with a business partner that went south. Doug was extremely helpful, thorough, and efficient. We have since used him every year for our personal taxes and have referred our local friends. I highly recommend this CPA firm.
Lisa Higgins
Nov 29, 2021
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Doug Thompson came highly recommended by a friend of mine and he did not disappoint. I must admit I was a bit hesitant to hire a new CPA since I had been using the same one for the past 10 years who had since retired. Doug was very friendly, professional and responsive to me and my husband's tax situation, which was somewhat complicated. He was also very accommodating with the zoom calls, which is especially helpful since both me and my husband have crazy work schedules. He had given us great advice for future tax implications and I am looking forward to working with again next year!
Brian Berube
Nov 28, 2021
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We have been using Doug Thompson for 2 years now. He is extremely knowledgeable and very professional. He is very meticulous with his work and he made sure we got every cent we were owed on our return. He has been a pleasure to work with and has answered all of our questions we have had. His responses are also very fast, I recommend him to anyone looking for a new C.P.A to do their taxes!
Rachel Shanahan
Nov 22, 2021
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We've been having Doug do our taxes for two years now. He has always been thorough, on time, easy to work with, and professional. He takes the time to answer any questions I have (even the random ones that pop up throughout the year), and makes it a point to get to know his clients and their needs. Thanks Doug!
