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Showing 31 to 36 of 36 CPAs in Albany, California
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Robert S. Klein
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Albany, California 94706
Robert S. Klein is a certified public accountant based in Albany, California, with more than 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax se...
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David G. Ford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Albany, California 94706
David G. Ford is a certified public accountant based in Albany, California, with a decade of experience providing accounting services to small and med...
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Julie L. Petersen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Albany, California 94706
Julie L. Petersen is a certified public accountant serving small and medium-sized businesses in Albany, California. With over 10 years of experience i...
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Deborah A. Brennan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Albany, California 94706
Based in Albany, California, Deborah A. Brennan brings over 15 years of experience to her role as a certified public accountant. Specializing in basic...
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Shelley G. Altura
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Albany, California 94706
Shelley G. Altura is a certified public accountant located in Albany, California. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in providing exper...
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Vanessa J. Hill
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Albany, California 94706
Vanessa J. Hill is a certified public accountant based in Albany, California, with over [insert years] years of experience in providing accounting and...

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.