Okay, let’s tackle this. So Tony P. has a CPA certification from Massachusetts, which is a well-respected credential. He has skills like financial reporting, analysis, and accounting, which are in demand. Location is North Reading, MA, which is a suburban area. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accountants and auditors in the Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metropolitan area have median salaries ranging from $70,000 to over $110,000. Considering his certification and skills, I estimate his hourly rate to be around $125, which is below the median but still competitive for a certified public accountant in the area.