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Diane M. Lord
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cotati, California 94931
Diane M. Lord is a licensed certified public accountant based in Cotati, California, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation. Her expertise lies in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting support to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. She specializes in individual and business tax return preparation, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and financial management.
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Roberta E. Holleman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cotati, California 94931
Established in Cotati, California, Roberta E. Holleman has been providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses for over 20 years. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex financial issues. Some notable services offered by Holleman include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as tax planning and consulting to ensure regulatory compliance.
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Margaret M. Guyder
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cotati, California 94931
Margaret M. Guyder is a certified public accountant based in Cotati, California, with over 15 years of experience in public accounting. She specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. In addition to her general accounting services, Guyder also assists clients with retirement account tax reporting and is knowledgeable about business tax services. Her financial planning expertise allows her to provide comprehensive guidance on financial matters, including basic accounting services and tax planning.
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Carla A. Armstrong
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cotati, California 94931
Based in Cotati, California, Carla A. Armstrong is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing comprehensive accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, with a focus on helping various business structures navigate complex financial regulations. Carla's expertise spans tax planning and consulting, including retirement account tax reporting, allowing her to offer tailored advice to her clients.
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Steve R. Wilde
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cotati, California 94931
Based in Cotati, California, Steve R. Wilde provides a range of accounting services to family-owned enterprises and individuals in the region. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services and individual tax services, Mr. Wilde specializes in financial planning, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation. He also offers sales tax compliance services to businesses in California.
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Timothy G. Desmond
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cotati, California 94931
Based in Cotati, California, Timothy G. Desmond CPA provides a range of financial services to entrepreneurs and small businesses. With over 10 years of experience, Desmond specializes in individual tax services, financial planning, and basic accounting services for small and medium-sized businesses. His expertise extends to tax planning and consulting as well as retirement account tax reporting, making him a valuable resource for clients navigating complex financial situations. Desmond's knowledge and experience enable him to guide clients in making informed financial decisions and achieving their long-term goals.
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Christopher S. Turner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cotati, California 94931
Christopher S. Turner, a certified public accountant based in Cotati, California, has over 15 years of experience providing personalized financial guidance to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With a specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, he offers tailored solutions to address unique financial needs and goals. His comprehensive services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory services, ensuring accurate and timely financial management for clients.
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George N. Kaczmarek
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cotati, California 94931
George N. Kaczmarek, a licensed CPA, is based in Cotati, California, and has been providing accounting services for over 15 years. His expertise includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, with a focus on tax planning and compliance. Kaczmarek serves clients in the entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises sectors, offering basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services.
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Heather D. Grima
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cotati, California 94931
Based in Cotati, California, Heather D. Grima is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing expert general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses. Her specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting enables her to cater to the diverse financial needs of her clients. Heather's additional expertise in tax planning and consulting allows her to provide comprehensive financial guidance to her clients, ensuring they remain compliant with tax laws and regulations.
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Richard Chassey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Cotati, California 94931
Based in Cotati, California, Richard Chassey is a certified public accountant with over two decades of experience in providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. His specialization includes basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, catering to the diverse needs of his clients. As an experienced accountant, Chassey prepares individual and business tax returns, as well as compiles financial statements, helping his clients stay organized and compliant with regulatory requirements.

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.