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Showing 51 to 75 of 75 CPAs in Altadena, California
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Susan Y. Li
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Adama D. Franklin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Patricia T. Mosesman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Vibeke Cloud
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Theodore R. Stalick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Anuja S. Obeyesekere
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Matthew W. Brewer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Wilhelmina E. Watts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Cynthia A. Rigney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Donald S. Shrensky
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Marilyn Ziemann
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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David R. Allen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Norman L. Lewis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Paul R. Thomson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Carl H. Sinclair
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Michael J. Lampier
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Robert E. Lawson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Clem Payne
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Craig T. Chrisney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Edward L. Skinner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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David A. Thompson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Lilian L. Cheung
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Jennifer L. Dellenbusch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Alisa Gezalyan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California
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Perla C. Barajas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Altadena, California

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.