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Showing 11 to 20 of 28 CPAs in Carmel, California
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Carol J. Blattman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel, California Licensed in California
Based in Carmel, California, Carol J. Blattman is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing expert accounting and advis...
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Suzanne Frueh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel, California Licensed in Virginia
Certified Public Accountant Suzanne Frueh is a Carmel, California-based professional with over two decades of experience in accounting and taxation. H...
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David A. Sandys
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel, California Licensed in California
David A. Sandys is a certified public accountant based in Carmel, California. With over a decade of experience in the field, he provides expert tax pr...
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Aviv Kadosh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel, California Licensed in California
Aviv Kadosh, based in Carmel, California, has over 10 years of experience providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized busi...
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Donald W. Robinson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel, California Licensed in California
With over 25 years of experience in public accounting, Donald W. Robinson provides a range of services to individuals, families, and small businesses...
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Robert M. Green
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel, California Licensed in California
Based in Carmel, California, Robert M. Green provides comprehensive accounting services to clients in the region. With over three decades of expertise...
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Marie A. Beard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel, California Licensed in California
Marie A. Beard, a certified public accountant, has been serving clients in Carmel, California, for over 15 years. Her expertise spans basic accounting...
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Adam S. Luke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel, California Licensed in California
Based in Carmel, California, Adam S. Luke provides accounting services to various clients, including family-owned enterprises and individuals. With ov...
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James F. Poulos
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel, California Licensed in California
James F. Poulos, a licensed CPA, serves clients in Carmel, California, with over 25 years of experience in public accounting and taxation. His areas o...
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John B. Tostevin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel, California Licensed in California
Based in Carmel, California, John B. Tostevin has been providing expert accounting services for over 10 years. He specializes in tax compliance, small...

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.