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Showing 71 to 80 of 90 CPAs in Chico, California
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Patricia K. Salomon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chico, California 95926
Based in Chico, California, Patricia K. Salomon has over 25 years of experience in public accounting, providing specialized services to entrepreneurs...
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Harold W. Bales
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chico, California 95928
Based in Chico, California, Harold W. Bales is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial expertise to indi...
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Walter T. Marshall
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chico, California 95927
Walter T. Marshall is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in Chico, California. His practice focuses on providing general a...
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Leslie Thole
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chico, California 95973
Based in Chico, California, Leslie Thole is a seasoned accounting professional specializing in small business accounting and business tax services for...
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Jenette M. Vanella
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chico, California 95973
Jenette M. Vanella, a certified public accountant based in Chico, California, brings over a decade of experience in providing expert financial guidanc...
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Jeffrey J. Collins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chico, California 95928
Based in Chico, California, Jeffrey J. Collins is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in the field. His areas of specializa...
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Kathryn P. Mathes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chico, California 95928
Kathryn P. Mathes is an experienced certified public accountant (CPA) residing in Chico, California. With over 15 years of experience, she provides sp...
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Charlene A. Bellante
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chico, California 95928
Based in Chico, California, Charlene A. Bellante brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation to her practice, specializing in basic...
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Bernard L. Levine
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chico, California 95926
Based in Chico, California, Bernard L. Levine is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise...
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Tadd J. Brothers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Chico, California 95928
Based in Chico, California, Tadd J. Brothers is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families, as we...

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.