Finding a good cpa

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I live in NY and need an accountant
I dont know anyone who gambles for a living so if anyone cqan reccomned a good accountant who is proficinet in gamblings laws for taxes I would appreciate it
If you do not know one specificilly what is the best way to find one?
Addiotionally he year is almost up and I would like to to be able to find out all of the tax breaks I can get by starting IRA's etc (my sole source of income is gambling)
I assume that to qualify for tax breaks for this year I would have to fund such accounts by december 31. Any help on this matter would also be appreciated.