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Stacie L. Corona
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Durham, California 95938
Located in Durham, California, Stacie L. Corona is an experienced CPA with a background in providing accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning. Corona's clients rely on her expertise in tax planning and consulting, as well as her ability to navigate the complex process of retirement account tax reporting.
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Joyce E. Friedman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Durham, California 95938
Durham, California-based CPA, Joyce E. Friedman, brings over 15 years of experience in accounting services to her clients. Her expertise lies in providing individual tax services, including retirement account tax reporting, and offering basic accounting services for small businesses. Friedman serves individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, focusing on tax planning and consulting to ensure optimal financial management.
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Robert B. Morrison
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Durham, California 95938
Robert B. Morrison is a certified public accountant based in Durham, California, with over a decade of experience in providing accounting and tax services. He specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, catering to entrepreneurs and startups as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Morrison's expertise extends to tax planning and consulting, and he also represents clients in connection with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to resolve tax disputes.
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Nancy S. Talley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Durham, California 95938
Nancy S. Talley is a certified public accountant based in Durham, California, with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her practice focuses on providing general accounting and advisory services, including tax compliance and business tax services, to meet the diverse needs of her clients. Talley holds specializations in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, and is also experienced in IRS representation to handle complex tax matters.
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Kort C. Carlsen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Durham, California 95938
Kort C. Carlsen is a certified public accountant based in Durham, California. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation, he specializes in providing tailored financial guidance to individuals and family-owned enterprises. His services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, ensuring clients meet their financial planning objectives and maintain tax compliance.
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Christina R. Patterson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Durham, California 95938
Christina R. Patterson is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing tax and accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses in Durham, California. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, with a focus on helping clients navigate the complexities of tax law and regulation. Patterson is also skilled in IRS representation, tax planning, and consulting, providing expert guidance on a wide range of tax-related matters, from audit defense to compliance and planning strategies.
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Beverly G. Davis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Durham, California 95938
Based in Durham, California, Beverly G. Davis brings over 20 years of experience in public accounting to her clients, specializing in business tax services and small business accounting. With a focus on individual and business tax return preparation, Davis also offers comprehensive IRS representation services for those facing tax disputes. As a seasoned practitioner, she has worked with a variety of industries, including family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses, providing basic accounting services to support their financial growth.

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.