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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 CPAs in Los Banos, California
GK
Gerald K. Hoyt
Certified Public Accountant
Los Banos, California
Verified Licensed
AL
Audra L. Cotta
Certified Public Accountant
Los Banos, California
Verified Licensed
F
Fidel Martinez Mendoza
Certified Public Accountant
Los Banos, California
Verified Licensed
MK
Michael K. Larson
Certified Public Accountant
Los Banos, California
Verified Licensed
SA
Stephanie A. Griffin
Certified Public Accountant
Los Banos, California
Verified Licensed
MA
Marylou A. Calcagno
Certified Public Accountant
Los Banos, California
Verified Licensed
TV
Toni V. Mederios
Certified Public Accountant
Los Banos, California
Verified Licensed
JM
Joseph M. Costa
Certified Public Accountant
Los Banos, California
Verified Licensed
LM
Lynn M. Ferro-Mills
Certified Public Accountant
Los Banos, California
Verified Licensed
DB
Dale B. Combs
Certified Public Accountant
Los Banos, California
Verified Licensed
JL
James L. Valentine
Certified Public Accountant
Los Banos, California
Verified Licensed
MA
Motorguy A. Wamocha
Certified Public Accountant
Los Banos, California
Verified Licensed

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.