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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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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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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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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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Betty J. Charles
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95032
Located in Los Gatos, California, Betty J. Charles is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. Her specialization in basic acco...
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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...
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Sarah E. Johnston
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95033
Based in Los Gatos, California, Sarah E. Johnston has been a certified public accountant for over 10 years, with a focus on providing accounting servi...
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Thomas B. Branch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95032
With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Thomas B. Branch provides guidance on tax compliance and financial planning to entrepreneurs an...
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Jennifer M. Drysdale
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95030
Jennifer M. Drysdale, a certified public accountant based in Los Gatos, California, provides expert accounting services to individuals and families, a...
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Christopher D. Coldiron
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Gatos, California 95032
Based in Los Gatos, California, Christopher D. Coldiron is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guida...

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.