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John J. Gibbons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forestville, California 95436
John J. Gibbons is a certified public accountant based in Forestville, California, with over 10 years of experience in the field. He specializes in pr...
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Laura E. Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forestville, California 95436
Based in Forestville, California, Laura E. Martin has over 15 years of experience in providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation service...
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Linda Shear
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forestville, California 95436
Linda Shear, a seasoned accountant based in Forestville, California, provides dedicated support to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and me...
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Melinda M. Walker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forestville, California 95436
Melinda M. Walker is a certified public accountant based in Forestville, California. With over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance...
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Mary L. Centoni
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forestville, California 95436
Mary L. Centoni is a certified public accountant based in Forestville, California, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to en...
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Patricia A. Gay
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forestville, California 95436
Based in Forestville, California, Patricia A. Gay has provided financial guidance to individuals and businesses for over 15 years. Her expertise inclu...
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Karen B. Holloway
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forestville, California 95436
Karen B. Holloway is a certified public accountant based in Forestville, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services...
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Karen S. Mcmillan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forestville, California 95436
Karen S. Mcmillan is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving clients in Forestville, California. Her areas of specializ...
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David E. Sundstrom
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forestville, California 95436
David E. Sundstrom is a certified public accountant based in Forestville, California, with over 20 years of experience providing General and Advisory...
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Janet F. Mills
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Forestville, California 95436
Janet F. Mills is a certified public accountant based in Forestville, California, with over 15 years of experience providing expert accounting service...

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.