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Christine H. Hwang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California Licensed in California
Christine H. Hwang is a certified public accountant based in Irvine, California. With over 15 years of experience, she provides specialized accounting...
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Michelle L. Chun
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California Licensed in California
Michelle L. Chun is a certified public accountant based in Irvine, California, with over 15 years of experience. She provides expert IRS representatio...
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Dennis Parrott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California Licensed in Illinois
Dennis Parrott is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Irvine, California, offering a range of services to clients in various industries. With...
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Esther H. Wong
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California Licensed in California
Based in Irvine, California, Esther H. Wong offers a range of accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. With over 10 years of experien...
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Brian C. Hsu
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California Licensed in California
Based in Irvine, California, Brian C. Hsu is a seasoned accountant with a strong background in financial services, boasting over 10 years of experienc...
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Yen-Kai Chu
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California Licensed in New York
Yen-Kai Chu is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Irvine, California. With over 15 years of experience in tax compliance and planning, Chu's...
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Catherine K. Yee
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California Licensed in California
Catherine K. Yee is a certified public accountant based in Irvine, California. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in providing comprehe...
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Sze Man C. Chan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California Licensed in California
Based in Irvine, California, Sze Man C. Chan provides expert accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Wit...
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Martin B. Mania
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California Licensed in California
Located in Irvine, California, Martin B. Mania offers comprehensive financial services to entrepreneurs and startups across various business structure...
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Sanford L. Antignas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California Licensed in California
Based in Irvine, California, Sanford L. Antignas delivers expert accounting services to entrepreneurs, startups, and individuals and families in need...

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.