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Yulia Raldugina
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lafayette, California 94549
Based in Lafayette, California, Yulia Raldugina provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, including family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, she specializes in meeting the unique needs of her clients. Her services include tax planning and consulting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, helping clients make informed financial decisions.
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Lesley D. Hand
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lafayette, California 94549
Lesley D. Hand is a certified public accountant based in Lafayette, California, with over 10 years of experience providing expert accounting services to individuals and families. Her areas of specialization include general accounting and advisory services, as well as individual tax services and small business accounting. Lesley's expertise extends to representing clients in IRS matters, ensuring effective and compliant tax representation.
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Christine H. Kuwahara
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lafayette, California 94549
Based in Lafayette, California, Christine H. Kuwahara is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience. Her practice specializes in serving various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Kuwahara provides tax planning and consulting, individual and business tax return preparation, and basic accounting services, including financial planning for small businesses.
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Emilia S. Bauleke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lafayette, California 94549
Emilia S. Bauleke is a certified public accountant based in Lafayette, California, with over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Her practice specializes in delivering basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, with a particular focus on helping clients navigate the complexities of sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting. With a deep understanding of the tax needs of businesses and individuals in the Lafayette area, Bauleke's expertise has helped numerous clients optimize their financial performance and achieve their goals.
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Gregory S. Moeller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lafayette, California 94549
A certified public accountant (CPA) based in Lafayette, California, Gregory S. Moeller provides accounting services to various business structures, including family-owned enterprises, S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over two decades of experience, his expertise includes financial planning, small business accounting, and basic accounting services. He provides specialized services in IRS representation and payroll processing and compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure seamless financial operations. Moeller's experience working with diverse industries and entities has equipped him with a unique understanding of the accounting needs of family-owned businesses and other complex entities.
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Gregory M. Zegarowski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lafayette, California 94549
Based in Lafayette, California, Gregory M. Zegarowski is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, helping family-owned enterprises navigate complex financial regulations and maintain accurate financial records. Specializing in sales tax compliance and payroll processing & compliance, Zegarowski ensures his clients meet all necessary tax and labor law requirements.
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Peter C. Fraenkel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lafayette, California 94549
Peter C. Fraenkel is a licensed CPA in Lafayette, California, with over 20 years of experience providing tax and accounting services to individuals and businesses. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, he serves a diverse range of clients, including family-owned enterprises and various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure compliance.
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Charmaine D. Casella
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lafayette, California 94549
Located in Lafayette, California, Charmaine D. Casella provides accounting services tailored to the needs of family-owned enterprises and individuals. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, she offers expertise in payroll processing & compliance and sales tax compliance. Her practice caters to a diverse range of clients, from individuals seeking personal financial planning to small business owners requiring comprehensive accounting solutions.
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Dennis Mahoney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lafayette, California 94549
Dennis Mahoney operates a public accounting practice in Lafayette, California, providing professional services to clients in the region. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he offers expertise in basic accounting services, business tax planning, and financial planning to individuals and businesses operating as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation as well as IRS representation for clients facing tax issues.
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Lisa D. Applegate
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lafayette, California 94549
Located in Lafayette, California, Lisa D. Applegate has been providing accounting services for over 10 years. Her expertise in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting has made her a trusted advisor for various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families. Applegate's services include sales tax compliance and general accounting and advisory, helping clients navigate financial complexities and achieve their goals.

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.