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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 CPAs in Acton, California
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Debra H. Louden
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Acton, California 93510
Based in Acton, California, Debra H. Louden brings over two decades of experience in accounting and financial planning to her clients. Her expertise i...
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Terrance N. Dillon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Acton, California 93510
Based in Acton, California, Terrance N. Dillon has over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to various business structu...
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Marleen K. Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Acton, California 93510
With over 15 years of experience in accounting, Marleen K. Martin provides expert tax planning and consulting services to clients in Acton, California...
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Dan R. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Acton, California 93510
With over 15 years of experience, Dan R. Smith provides expert accounting services to Family-Owned Enterprises and Small and Medium-Sized Businesses i...
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Denzil M. Goodnight
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Acton, California 93510
Denzil M. Goodnight is a certified public accountant based in Acton, California, with over 15 years of experience providing general accounting and adv...
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John A. Castagna
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Acton, California 93510
Based in Acton, California, John A. Castagna has over 10 years of experience providing financial guidance to a diverse range of clients, including S-C...
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Arthur W. Bills
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Acton, California 93510
Arthur W. Bills is a certified public accountant based in Acton, California. With over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation, he specializ...
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Larry L. Gillman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Acton, California 93510
Larry L. Gillman is a certified public accountant based in Acton, California, with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and advisory se...

California maintains one of the largest and most competitive CPA markets in the nation. The California Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester units of education and specific ethics coursework for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing education every two years, including 20 hours in accounting and auditing subjects and 2 hours of regulatory review.

Key Tax Considerations: California has its own complex tax code separate from federal regulations, with the highest state income tax rates in the nation. CPAs commonly handle Franchise Tax Board audits, California LLC fees ($800 annual minimum), sales and use tax compliance, and multi-state tax allocations. The state's high-income population creates strong demand for estate planning, wealth management, and stock option taxation services.

Industry Specializations: Technology startups (especially Silicon Valley), entertainment and media (Los Angeles), agriculture (Central Valley), international trade, venture capital, real estate, and cannabis businesses are major focus areas. Many CPAs specialize in R&D tax credits, stock option and equity compensation taxation, film production accounting, and cryptocurrency taxation.

For CPA Professionals: The California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) offers extensive networking and continuing education opportunities across multiple chapters. Major concentrations of firms exist in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, and Silicon Valley. Competition is intense in metro areas but rural regions often experience CPA shortages. The state offers diverse practice opportunities but comes with high cost of living and complex regulatory requirements.