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Philip K. Kleinbart
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Encino, California 91316
Located in Encino, California, Philip K. Kleinbart is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience providing bookkeeping and financi...
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Howard S. Elyashar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Encino, California 91436
Based in Encino, California, Howard S. Elyashar is a seasoned CPA with over 25 years of experience in providing expert accounting services to individu...
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Judith O. Simon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Encino, California 91436
Based in Encino, California, Judith O. Simon has provided accounting services to various clients for over a decade. She specializes in basic accountin...
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Sima P. Hakimi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Encino, California 91316
Located in Encino, California, Sima P. Hakimi is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing general accounting and ad...
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Gregory B. Nathan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Encino, California 91436
Gregory B. Nathan is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience providing expert tax planning and consulting services to individuals and families...
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Andrea R. Bacon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Encino, California 91316
Andrea R. Bacon, a certified public accountant, is based in Encino, California. With over 10 years of experience providing expert accounting services,...
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Sumner Fein
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Encino, California 91436
Based in Encino, California, Sumner Fein is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience. His areas of specialization include b...
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Jeffrey A. Klausner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Encino, California 91436
Located in Encino, California, Jeffrey A. Klausner is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services...
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Derek J. Opdahl
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Encino, California 91316
Derek J. Opdahl is a certified public accountant based in Encino, California, with over 10 years of experience assisting entrepreneurs and startup bus...
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Csilla M. Szerecz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Encino, California 91316
Based in Encino, California, Csilla M. Szerecz brings over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation to her clients. With a focus on General A...

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.