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Showing 1 to 50 of 193 CPAs in Bakersfield, California
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Lois W. Manolakas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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David Chalupa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Michael A. Neal
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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William J. Nicholas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Stephen M. Hawthorne
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Jacqueline L. Anton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Mark W. Hall
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
KE
Kim E. Sweeney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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James W. Wren
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
MA
Melody A. Larimer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Terri L. Swan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Patricia W. Welch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Donald M. Mckenzie
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Jack N. Williams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Brent D. Hansston
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Audrey E. Jolliff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Michael A. Workman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Brian A. Skinner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Jeffrey T. Stewart
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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John R. White
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Ira B. Watson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Warren Rooney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Donald M. Leonard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Rene L. Grogan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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John M. Moncrieff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Darrell E. Harris
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Adrienne M. Reitsma
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Carol A. Fox-Bimat
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Jana P. Joke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Mark W. Weighall
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Elaine M. Rambo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Patsy D. Ricketts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Steve A. Barnes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
MA
Milton A. Woken
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Jennifer R. Haney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Mark R. Gehring
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Jeffrey R. Banducci
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Nancy F. Pollard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Timothy S. Hubbell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Denyon S. Bridges
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Steven A. Heber
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Patrick P. Hoffman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Kim A. Sloan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Thomas J. Bracken
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Brian T. Busacca
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Susie L. Mears
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Jonathan B. Barnes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Stewart W. Fleeman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
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Jay K. Porter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, California
BJ
Brenda J. Gray
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Bakersfield, 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.