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Vivencio D. Valdez
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Apple Valley, California Licensed in California
Based in Apple Valley, California, Vivencio D. Valdez is a certified public accountant with over 5 years of experience providing bookkeeping and finan...
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Richard J. Whittingham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Apple Valley, California Licensed in California
Located in Apple Valley, California, Richard J. Whittingham provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and fam...
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Patricia E. Wallenbrock
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Apple Valley, California Licensed in California
Patricia E. Wallenbrock, a resident of Apple Valley, California, provides accounting services to individuals and families, entrepreneurs and startups,...
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Barbara L. Cadger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Apple Valley, California Licensed in California
Based in Apple Valley, California, Barbara L. Cadger provides financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. With over [...
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Jennifer L. Starbuck
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Apple Valley, California Licensed in California
Jennifer L. Starbuck is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving the accounting needs of small and medium-sized business...
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Anne M. Duke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Apple Valley, California Licensed in California
Based in Apple Valley, California, Anne M. Duke has been providing accounting services for over 15 years. Her expertise lies in tax planning and consu...
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Jennifer S. Knoch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Apple Valley, California Licensed in California
Located in Apple Valley, California, Jennifer S. Knoch provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs in the startup stage...
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Larry K. Garrett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Apple Valley, California Licensed in California
Larry K. Garrett is a certified public accountant (CPA) located in Apple Valley, California, with over 20 years of experience serving a diverse range...
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Sheri' C. Zaheer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Apple Valley, California Licensed in California
Based in Apple Valley, California, Sheri' C. Zaheer possesses over 15 years of experience as a certified public accountant, providing financial guidan...
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Virginia R. Harrison
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Apple Valley, California Licensed in California
Based in Apple Valley, California, Virginia R. Harrison is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. She provides specialized ac...

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.