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Showing 121 to 130 of 147 CPAs in Los Gatos, California
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David L. Swank
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95032
David L. Swank is a certified public accountant based in Los Gatos, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial expertise to s...
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Scott T. Cohn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95030
Providing expert tax planning and consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses, Scott T. Cohn serves the Los Gatos, California area with e...
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Frances M. Church
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95032
Frances M. Church is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving businesses and individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area....
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Galina L. Pulin Varivoda
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95032
Based in Los Gatos, California, Galina L. Pulin Varivoda is a seasoned accounting professional with over 10 years of experience in providing expert fi...
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Firoozeh Jamasbi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95032
Located in Los Gatos, California, Firoozeh Jamasbi is a seasoned accounting professional with a focus on providing tailored financial guidance to indi...
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Larisa Tomazova
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95030
Larisa Tomazova is a certified public accountant with over 18 years of experience providing financial services to Individuals and Families, as well as...
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David M. Coe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95032
Located in Los Gatos, California, David M. Coe provides accounting services to clients in a variety of industries, including family-owned enterprises...
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Kim W. Chang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95032
With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Kim W. Chang provides expert tax and financial guidance to clients in Los Gatos, California. Ba...
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Joyce H. Peneau
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95032
Based in Los Gatos, California, Joyce H. Peneau provides accounting expertise to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. With...
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Alanna K. Veldkadmp
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95030
With over a decade of experience in accounting and taxation, Alanna K. Veldkadmp provides expertise in areas such as basic accounting services, tax co...

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.