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Meher D. Kahdian
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Crescenta, California 91214
Meher D. Kahdian is a certified public accountant based in La Crescenta, California, with years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and ensure tax compliance. Kahdian also offers specialized services such as retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, providing comprehensive support for clients' financial well-being.
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Margaret H. Black
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Crescenta, California 91214
Margaret H. Black is a certified public accountant based in La Crescenta, California, with over 15 years of experience serving the accounting needs of small businesses and family-owned enterprises. Her specialization in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning enables her to provide comprehensive guidance on financial planning and management. With expertise in tax planning and consulting, Ms. Black advises clients on various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, to ensure compliance with tax laws and optimize financial performance. Ms. Black is a licensed CPA in the state of California and maintains membership with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
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Martha M. Hawthorne
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Crescenta, California 91214
Martha M. Hawthorne is a certified public accountant based in La Crescenta, California. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in tax compliance for various industries, including entrepreneurs and startups, and small to medium-sized businesses. Her services encompass individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory assistance, including basic accounting services for small businesses.
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Binh L. Thai
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Crescenta, California 91214
Binh L. Thai is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in La Crescenta, California. With over 15 years of experience, Thai provides expertise in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. Her services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as tax planning and consulting for family-owned enterprises and individuals and families, allowing clients to make informed financial decisions.
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Torie A. Carlson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Crescenta, California 91214
Torie A. Carlson is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in La Crescenta, California. With over 15 years of experience in tax and accounting services, she provides expert guidance on tax planning and consulting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation. Her specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services allows her to cater to a diverse client base, including individuals and families, and family-owned enterprises. In addition to her standard services, Torie also provides financial analysis and budgeting services to help clients make informed business decisions.
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David A. Davis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Crescenta, California 91214
Based in La Crescenta, California, David A. Davis provides professional accounting services, with over 20 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as various business structures including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise lies in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, supporting clients with individual and business tax return preparation, as well as retirement account tax reporting. David A. Davis's extensive background in tax reporting for retirement accounts makes him a valuable resource for clients navigating complex tax regulations.
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Thomas A. Zimmerman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Crescenta, California 91214
Based in La Crescenta, California, Thomas A. Zimmerman is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With over years of experience in the field, he specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and sales tax compliance, providing clients with expert financial guidance and support. His services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with tax regulations.
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Gayane G. Kalpakian
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Crescenta, California 91214
Based in La Crescenta, California, Gayane G. Kalpakian is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 8 years of experience in accounting and taxation services. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. Gayane provides IRS representation, ensuring clients receive accurate and timely resolutions to their tax disputes, and handles payroll processing and compliance to maintain accurate records and avoid penalties.
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Anand Raghavan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Crescenta, California 91214
Based in La Crescenta, California, Anand Raghavan serves individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups, with a range of accounting and financial services. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Raghavan specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting. His expertise includes payroll processing and compliance, as well as sales tax compliance, helping businesses navigate complex regulatory requirements.

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.