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Showing 1 to 10 of 28 CPAs in Carmel, California
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Sidney Slade
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel, California Licensed in California
Based in Carmel, California, Sidney Slade is a seasoned accounting professional with 12 years of experience serving clients across the United States....
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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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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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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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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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H. G. Schiff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel, California Licensed in California
H. G. Schiff is a certified public accountant based in Carmel, California, with over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to individua...
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Jeremy D. Masson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel, California Licensed in California
Carmel resident Jeremy D. Masson has over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax services. He has expertise in providing tax planning and consul...
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Daniel M. Ukestad
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel, California Licensed in California
Based in Carmel, California, Daniel M. Ukestad brings over 10 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to entrepreneurs and small...
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Kim R. Livensparger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel, California Licensed in California
Based in Carmel, California, Kim R. Livensparger has been a Certified Public Accountant for over 20 years, providing a range of financial services to...
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Ramsin J. Ganji
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmel, California Licensed in California
Ramsin J. Ganji is a certified public accountant based in Carmel, California, with over 15 years of experience providing tax planning and consulting s...

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.