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Showing 41 to 47 of 47 CPAs in Clayton, California
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Maryanne M. Perreira
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clayton, California 94517
Located in Clayton, California, Maryanne M. Perreira has been a certified CPA for over 15 years. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting...
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Karen L. Treppa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clayton, California 94517
Karen L. Treppa is a certified public accountant based in Clayton, California. With over 15 years of experience in accounting, Treppa specializes in p...
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John Barkley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clayton, California 94517
John Barkley is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in the field, serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as ent...
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Janice Y. Eluthesen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clayton, California 94517
Based in Clayton, California, Janice Y. Eluthesen offers a range of accounting and tax services to clients in various business structures, including S...
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Philip M. Seabrease
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clayton, California 94517
Philip M. Seabrease is a practicing CPA based in Clayton, California, with over 15 years of experience in the field. He specializes in providing accou...
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Roger R. Wunderling
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clayton, California 94517
Based in Clayton, California, Roger R. Wunderling has been providing financial expertise to individuals and families for over 10 years. His service po...
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Espen Dahlen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clayton, California 94517
Based in Clayton, California, Espen Dahlen is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in the field. He specializes in...

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.