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Showing 41 to 50 of 75 CPAs in Altadena, California
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Kathleen J. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
k Kathleen J. Smith is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in serving the accounting needs of small and medium-sized busine...
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Susan L. Applegate
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Susan L. Applegate, a certified public accountant based in Altadena, California, has over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to entre...
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Joseph W. White
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in Virginia
Based in Altadena, California, Joseph W. White brings over 25 years of experience as a certified public accountant, serving clients in a variety of in...
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Larry D. Atwater
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Based in Altadena, California, Larry D. Atwater provides tailored accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterpris...
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Joseph M. Jarrett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Joseph M. Jarrett is a Certified Public Accountant based in Altadena, California, with over 10 years of experience in financial accounting. Providing...
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Peter G. Ferris
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Based in Altadena, California, Peter G. Ferris provides a range of financial services to help small and medium-sized businesses manage their finances...
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Brian S. Mcmahon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Brian S. Mcmahon is a certified public accountant based in Altadena, California. With over 15 years of experience, he provides tax planning and consul...
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Ki B. Kim
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Based in Altadena, California, Ki B. Kim is a seasoned accounting professional serving a diverse range of clients. With over 10 years of experience, s...
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Julie D. Thomson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Julie D. Thomson is a certified public accountant based in Altadena, California, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. She prov...
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Todd M. Yuba
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Todd M. Yuba, a certified public accountant, has been serving clients in the Altadena, California area since 2015. His services include bookkeeping an...

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.