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Marguerite L. Spencer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Davis, California 95618
Marguerite L. Spencer is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Davis, California, with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in providing tax planning and consulting services, bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as basic accounting services and business tax services. With expertise in financial planning and serving various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs, she also assists family-owned enterprises with their accounting needs. Ms. Spencer's practice focuses on helping small business owners and individuals meet their tax obligations and achieve financial stability.
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John P. Johns
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Davis, California 95616
Based in Davis, California, John P. Johns provides accounting services to various clients in the region. A certified public accountant with over 5 years of experience, he focuses on serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. His expertise lies in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, with a particular emphasis on payroll processing and compliance. John assists clients with bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, helping them maintain accurate financial records and stay up-to-date with tax regulations.
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Camille W. Stephenson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Davis, California 95616
Based in Davis, California, Camille W. Stephenson is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. Her professional services include retirement account tax reporting, general accounting and advisory services, catering to the unique needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. With a specialization in tax compliance and individual tax services, Ms. Stephenson assists clients in navigating complex tax laws and regulations. Her basic accounting services offer a foundation for businesses to efficiently manage their financial operations.
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Kristina E. Mcgahan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Davis, California 95618
Based in Davis, California, Kristina E. Mcgahan provides expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With over 10 years of experience in tax planning and consulting, she specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance. Mcgahan represents clients in IRS matters and offers personalized guidance to help them navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Steven S. Willhoff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Davis, California 95616
Based in Davis, California, Steven S. Willhoff has been providing accounting services for over 20 years. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, his expertise encompasses a wide range of industries, including individuals and families, as well as S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He assists clients with individual and business tax return preparation and handles payroll processing and compliance to ensure accurate and timely filing.
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Julie D. Knudsen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Davis, California 95616
Julie D. Knudsen is a certified public accountant based in Davis, California, with over 15 years of experience serving family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Her areas of specialization include financial planning, business tax services, basic accounting services, and sales tax compliance. Knudsen also provides payroll processing and compliance services, utilizing her expertise to ensure accurate and timely payments.
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Jessie F. Catacutan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Davis, California 95618
Based in Davis, California, Jessie F. Catacutan provides expert accounting services to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. With over 15 years of experience, Catacutan specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and financial regulations. Her expertise in sales tax compliance and tax planning & consulting enables her to address the unique needs of each client, from business startups to established family enterprises.
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Franklin Thompson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Davis, California 95618
Located in Davis, California, Franklin Thompson has provided accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs since 2005. He specializes in tax compliance, individual tax services, and basic accounting services. As a certified public accountant, Franklin offers individual and business tax return preparation, as well as retirement account tax reporting.
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Jennifer L. Nitzkowski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Davis, California 95616
Jennifer L. Nitzkowski is a certified public accountant based in Davis, California. With over 15 years of experience in the field, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning to entrepreneurs and startups. Her expertise extends to sales tax compliance and IRS representation for various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Located in the heart of Northern California, her practice serves the diverse needs of small businesses and individuals with complex financial situations.
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Lawrence S. Raber
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Davis, California 95618
Based in Davis, California, Lawrence S. Raber has been providing accounting services to individuals and families since 2005 and to small and medium-sized businesses since 2010. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Raber also offers specialized services in retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, providing expert guidance and support to clients during tax audits and disputes.

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.