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Showing 91 to 97 of 97 CPAs in Castro Valley, California
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Karen S. Hui
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Castro Valley, California Licensed in California
Karen S. Hui is a certified public accountant based in Castro Valley, California. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in providing basic...
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I. C. Lee
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Castro Valley, California Licensed in Delaware
Based in Castro Valley, California, I. C. Lee has been providing general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises and small to med...
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Leslie C. Maslowski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Castro Valley, California Licensed in California
Based in Castro Valley, California, Leslie C. Maslowski is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience in taxation and accounting. She provides a...
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Mary A. Passarella
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Castro Valley, California Licensed in California
Mary A. Passarella is a certified public accountant based in Castro Valley, California, with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to i...
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Steven D. Dorough
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Castro Valley, California Licensed in California
Located in Castro Valley, California, Steven D. Dorough is an experienced CPA serving the accounting needs of family-owned enterprises and small to me...
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Desire A. Andjou
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Castro Valley, California Licensed in California
Based in Castro Valley, California, Desire A. Andjou serves the accounting needs of small and medium-sized businesses, including corporations, partner...
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Jack T. Hsieh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Castro Valley, California Licensed in Washington
Based in Castro Valley, California, Jack T. Hsieh provides comprehensive accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses as well as individua...

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.