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Showing 11 to 19 of 19 CPAs in Fairfax, California
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Mark E. Gronke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Based in Fairfax, California, Mark E. Gronke is a seasoned accountant with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to various entities. H...
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Karen K. Chavez
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Karen K. Chavez, a certified public accountant based in Fairfax, California, has been providing accounting services for over 20 years. Her expertise l...
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Alissa R. Van Leuven
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Based in Fairfax, California, Alissa R. Van Leuven provides expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups as well as various business struc...
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Amy L. Hoffman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Located in Fairfax, California, Amy L. Hoffman is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and businesses. H...
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Stacey N. Witchel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Stacey N. Witchel is a certified public accountant based in Fairfax, California, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. She spe...
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Sander I. Stadtler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Sander I. Stadtler is a certified public accountant based in Fairfax, California, with over 15 years of experience serving clients in the state. His e...
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Alex N. Caldwell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Based in Fairfax, California, Alex N. Caldwell brings over 10 years of experience to his role as a certified public accountant. He specializes in prov...
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Julian Chavez
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Julian Chavez, a Fairfax, California-based CPA, has over 10 years of experience in tax preparation and financial planning. His expertise spans individ...
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Lawrence R. Steiner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Based in Fairfax, California, Lawrence R. Steiner has over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to clients across various industries....

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.