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Diana F. Lee
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmichael, California 95608
Diana F. Lee is a certified public accountant based in Carmichael, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures. Ms. Lee specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, and is authorized to represent clients before the IRS. Servicing S-Corps, partnerships, LLCs, and other business entities, she prepares individual and business tax returns, including Form 1120 and Form 1065. Ms. Lee's practice emphasizes compliance with tax laws and regulations, and she maintains current knowledge of changes in tax codes and requirements.
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Kerry A. Baer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carmichael, California 95608
Kerry A. Baer, a certified public accountant based in Carmichael, California, provides professional accounting services to individuals and businesses. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. Her expertise includes preparation of individual and business tax returns, as well as retirement account tax reporting. In addition to her tax preparation services, Baer also assists small and medium-sized businesses with financial planning and compliance for various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.

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.