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Ashley M. Swanson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alpine, California 91901
Located in Alpine, California, Ashley M. Swanson provides comprehensive accounting services to businesses and individuals in the region. With over a decade of experience in accounting and finance, Swanson specializes in general accounting, tax planning and consulting, and financial planning. Her expertise includes assisting small businesses with financial planning, cash flow management, and financial reporting, as well as helping family-owned enterprises and various business structures (including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs) with tax planning and compliance.
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Cathleen Sargent-Till
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alpine, California 91901
Cathleen Sargent-Till is a certified public accountant based in Alpine, California, with over 15 years of experience serving the accounting needs of small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their goals. Additionally, she offers tax planning and consulting services, as well as IRS representation, assisting clients in resolving tax disputes and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
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Timothy E. Henry
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alpine, California 91901
Timothy E. Henry is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to clients in Alpine, California. His areas of specialization include financial planning, small business accounting, and basic accounting services, catering to individuals, families, and small to medium-sized businesses. Henry is also skilled in retirement account tax reporting and general accounting advisory services, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and financial decisions.
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Diana Dileo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alpine, California 91901
Diana Dileo is a certified public accountant based in Alpine, California. With over 10 years of experience, she provides tax planning and consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as financial planning and tax compliance support to family-owned enterprises. As a seasoned expert in basic accounting services, she helps clients navigate complex financial matters and ensure tax conformity with regulatory requirements. Additionally, she represents clients before the IRS, addressing any disputes or issues that may arise.
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Ashlynn R. Smothermon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Alpine, California 91901
Based in Alpine, California, Ashlynn R. Smothermon has dedicated over a decade to providing tax and accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, allowing her to cater to a range of clients with unique needs. Smothermon also offers additional services such as retirement account tax reporting and individual & business tax return preparation, ensuring her clients have a comprehensive understanding of their financial obligations.

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.