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Susan Y. Li
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Susan Y. Li is a certified public accountant based in Altadena, California, with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well...
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Adama D. Franklin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Adama D. Franklin, a certified public accountant based in Altadena, California, brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax services to h...
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Patricia T. Mosesman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Based in Altadena, California, Patricia T. Mosesman is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving small and medium-sized b...
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Vibeke Cloud
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Located in Altadena, California, Vibeke Cloud brings over 12 years of experience in accounting and financial planning to her clients. Her areas of spe...
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Theodore R. Stalick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Theodore R. Stalick is a certified public accountant based in Altadena, California. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing Basi...
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Anuja S. Obeyesekere
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Located in Altadena, California, Anuja S. Obeyesekere is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience specializing in financial plan...
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Matthew W. Brewer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Based in Altadena, California, Matthew W. Brewer has been providing accounting services to a diverse range of clients for over 20 years. His expertise...
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Wilhelmina E. Watts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Based in Altadena, California, Wilhelmina E. Watts is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving individuals and business owners....
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Cynthia A. Rigney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Cynthia A. Rigney, a seasoned accounting professional with years of experience, provides expert guidance to clients in the Altadena, California area....
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Donald S. Shrensky
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in New York
Donald S. Shrensky is a certified public accountant based in Altadena, California, with over 15 years of experience providing expert financial guidanc...

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.