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Showing 1 to 10 of 19 CPAs in Fairfax, California
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Karen E. Lynn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Karen E. Lynn is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Fairfax, California, with over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax services. He...
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Klaus R. Christiansen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Klaus R. Christiansen is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Fairfax, California. With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Chri...
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Stephen M. Harald
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Based in Fairfax, California, Stephen M. Harald is a seasoned accounting professional with a focus on serving entrepreneurs and startups. With over a...
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Barbara L. Petty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Based in Fairfax, California, Barbara L. Petty brings her expertise in accounting and taxation to businesses and individuals across various sectors. W...
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Richard J. Cottrell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Based in Fairfax, California, Richard J. Cottrell is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience in accounting and f...
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Sabrina L. Simmons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Sabrina L. Simmons is a certified public accountant based in Fairfax, California, with over 10 years of experience serving various business structures...
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Vincent D. Hayes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Based in Fairfax, California, Vincent D. Hayes offers a range of accounting services to suit the diverse needs of his clients. With over 15 years of e...
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Thomas W. Vogelheim
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Thomas W. Vogelheim is a certified public accountant based in Fairfax, California, with over 20 years of experience in various business structures and...
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Neil F. Holland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Based in Fairfax, California, Neil F. Holland provides accounting expertise to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With ove...
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Joel A. Gingold
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fairfax, California 94930
Based in Fairfax, California, Joel A. Gingold provides accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs....

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.