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Showing 41 to 50 of 147 CPAs in Los Gatos, California
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Michele L. Coad-Shahroody
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95033
Michele L. Coad-Shahroody is a licensed certified public accountant based in Los Gatos, California. With over 15 years of experience providing financi...
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Amanda J. Champion
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95030
Based in Los Gatos, California, Amanda J. Champion is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience. Her specialization lies in...
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John K. Sexton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95030
John K. Sexton is a licensed CPA in California with over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial services. Based in Los Gatos, he specializ...
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Brenda J. Labruna
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95030
Brenda J. Labruna is a certified public accountant based in Los Gatos, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax se...
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Kevin T. Campbell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95030
Kevin T. Campbell is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Los Gatos, California, with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-siz...
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Pilar Almeida
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95030
Based in Los Gatos, California, Pilar Almeida provides professional accounting services to individuals and businesses in the local community. With ove...
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John P. Horan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95030
As a certified public accountant based in Los Gatos, California, John P. Horan brings extensive experience in tax planning and compliance to his clien...
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Gina L. Naumcheff-Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95032
Gina L. Naumcheff-Johnson is a certified public accountant based in Los Gatos, California. She has over 15 years of experience providing accounting se...
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Jonathan M. Cisler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95032
Located in Los Gatos, California, Jonathan M. Cisler provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, includi...
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John R. Widdowson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95032
Based in Los Gatos, California, John R. Widdowson provides financial guidance to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesse...

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.