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Timothy B. Ulen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gilroy, California Licensed in California
Located in Gilroy, California, Timothy B. Ulen is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to f...
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Cindy L. Hughes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gilroy, California Licensed in California
Cindy L. Hughes, located in Gilroy, California, is a seasoned accounting professional. With over 10 years of experience, she has established herself a...
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David B. Welsh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gilroy, California Licensed in North Carolina
David B. Welsh is a certified public accountant with his office located in Gilroy, California. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in pro...
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Paul V. Vanni
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gilroy, California Licensed in California
Based in Gilroy, California, Paul V. Vanni is a seasoned certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in providing accounting and finan...
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Michael K. Goicovich
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gilroy, California Licensed in California
Michael K. Goicovich is a certified public accountant based in Gilroy, California, with over 15 years of experience serving various business structure...
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John T. Blaettler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gilroy, California Licensed in California
Based in Gilroy, California, John T. Blaettler is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to en...
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David W. Slater
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gilroy, California Licensed in California
David W. Slater is a certified public accountant based in Gilroy, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax service...
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Efrain A. Coria
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gilroy, California Licensed in California
Based in Gilroy, California, Efrain A. Coria is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. His expertise includes individual and...
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Don D. Purvis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gilroy, California Licensed in California
Based in Gilroy, California, Don D. Purvis has provided accounting and taxation services to individuals and businesses for over 20 years. With experti...
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Robert R. Fisher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Gilroy, California Licensed in California
Based in Gilroy, California, Robert R. Fisher is a seasoned accounting professional with a strong background in tax planning and general accounting. W...

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.