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Showing 121 to 130 of 305 CPAs in Fresno, California
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Leslie R. Pountney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fresno, California 93711
Based in Fresno, California, Leslie R. Pountney has over 15 years of experience as a certified public accountant. Specializing in basic accounting ser...
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Heather K. Bennett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fresno, California 93711
Heather K. Bennett has over 10 years of experience providing general accounting and advisory services to individuals and families in Fresno, Californi...
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Clinton J. Palmer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fresno, California 93711
Clinton J. Palmer is a certified public accountant based in Fresno, California, with over 15 years of experience in general accounting and advisory se...
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Deborah A. Paolinelli
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fresno, California 93720
Deborah A. Paolinelli, a certified public accountant, has practiced in Fresno, California, since 2008, providing personalized accounting services to s...
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Jon M. Contreras
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fresno, California 93722
Based in Fresno, California, Jon M. Contreras provides accounting expertise to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesse...
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Jeffrey L. Rowland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fresno, California 93704
Jeffrey L. Rowland, a certified public accountant based in Fresno, California, has over 15 years of experience providing accounting and advisory servi...
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Justin A. Smit
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fresno, California 93711
Located in Fresno, California, Justin A. Smit is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services. Special...
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Paul C. Chen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fresno, California 93720
Based in Fresno, California, Paul C. Chen is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 12 years of experience. His areas of specialization include...
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Jasvir K. Ganuelas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fresno, California 93725
Jasvir K. Ganuelas is a certified public accountant based in Fresno, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax serv...
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William G. Maloney III
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Fresno, California 93730
Based in Fresno, California, William G. Maloney III provides tax planning and consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owne...

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.