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Showing 1 to 10 of 11 CPAs in Carmel Valley, California
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Linda M. Jensen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel Valley, California 93924
Linda M. Jensen is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Carmel Valley, California, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidan...
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Alvin W. Payne
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel Valley, California 93924
Based in Carmel Valley, California, Alvin W. Payne is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing tax planning and con...
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Alan P. Cosseboom
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel Valley, California 93924
Based in Carmel Valley, California, Alan P. Cosseboom is a seasoned accounting professional with over a decade of experience. He specializes in provid...
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Thomas F. Quilty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel Valley, California 93924
Based in Carmel Valley, California, Thomas F. Quilty has been providing expert accounting services for over 20 years. His areas of specialization incl...
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Thomas H. Riordan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel Valley, California 93924
Thomas H. Riordan, a certified public accountant based in Carmel Valley, California, has over 10 years of experience providing tax and accounting serv...
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Lynn J. Sakasegawa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel Valley, California 93924
Lynn J. Sakasegawa, a certified public accountant based in Carmel Valley, California, has over 20 years of experience providing accounting and tax ser...
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Cheryl E. Wong
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel Valley, California 93924
Based in Carmel Valley, California, Cheryl E. Wong is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to s...
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Gary A. Sinnet
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel Valley, California 93924
Located in Carmel Valley, California, Gary A. Sinnet is a seasoned accountant with a strong background in financial management and tax planning. With...
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Kathleen H. Pfitzer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel Valley, California 93924
Kathleen H. Pfitzer is a certified public accountant based in Carmel Valley, California, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting service...
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Alice S. Morris
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel Valley, California 93924
Alice S. Morris is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience in providing expert accounting and tax services to individuals and families, as wel...

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.