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Patrick P. Hoffman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bakersfield, California Licensed in California
Patrick P. Hoffman is a certified public accountant based in Bakersfield, California, with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and start...
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Melody A. Larimer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bakersfield, California Licensed in California
Based in Bakersfield, California, Melody A. Larimer is an experienced CPA with over 15 years of experience in providing expert financial guidance. Her...
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Kim A. Sloan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bakersfield, California Licensed in California
Based in Bakersfield, California, Kim A. Sloan is a seasoned CPA with over 15 years of experience serving various business structures, including S-Cor...
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Mark R. Gehring
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bakersfield, California Licensed in California
Mark R. Gehring, a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, is based in Bakersfield, California. He specializes in providing basi...
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Stewart W. Fleeman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bakersfield, California Licensed in California
Based in Bakersfield, California, Stewart W. Fleeman is a certified public accountant with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in providing ac...
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Patsy D. Ricketts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bakersfield, California Licensed in California
Patsy D. Ricketts is a certified public accountant based in Bakersfield, California, offering specialized services in payroll processing and complianc...
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Elaine M. Rambo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bakersfield, California Licensed in California
Elaine M. Rambo is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Bakersfield, California, with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting and...
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Terri L. Swan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bakersfield, California Licensed in California
Based in Bakersfield, California, Terri L. Swan is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guid...
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Kim E. Sweeney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bakersfield, California Licensed in California
Kim E. Sweeney is a certified public accountant based in Bakersfield, California. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in providing basic...
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James W. Wren
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bakersfield, California Licensed in California
Bakersfield-based CPA James W. Wren brings over a decade of expertise to individuals and small businesses in need of tax and accounting services. With...

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.