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Shel M. Barsanti
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mckinleyville, California 95519
Based in Mckinleyville, California, Shel M. Barsanti is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving a diverse range of clients. The firm offers tax return preparation services for both individuals and businesses, as well as general accounting and advisory services. With a focus on tax compliance, financial planning, and basic accounting services, Shel M. Barsanti helps clients navigate complex financial regulations and make informed decisions. Whether it's for individuals, families, S-Corps, partnerships, or LLCs, the firm provides tailored services to meet the unique needs of their clients.
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John A. Mc Clurg
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mckinleyville, California 95519
Based in Mckinleyville, California, John A. Mc Clurg provides accounting services to meet the financial needs of his clients. With over ten years of experience, he specializes in general accounting and advisory services, tax compliance, and retirement account tax reporting. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance for individuals and families as well as small and medium-sized businesses.
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Thomas M. Abrahamsen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mckinleyville, California 95519
Based in Mckinleyville, California, Thomas M. Abrahamsen is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and financial services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. His specialization includes basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their financial performance. Abrahamsen offers customized bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, as well as comprehensive tax planning and consulting services to ensure his clients are in compliance with all tax laws and regulations.
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Gene A. Eklund
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mckinleyville, California 95519
Based in Mckinleyville, California, Gene A. Eklund has been providing accounting and advisory services for over 15 years. His experience spans multiple industries, including family-owned enterprises and various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting enables him to address the diverse needs of his clients. Gene's expertise includes sales tax compliance, a service that helps clients navigate complex tax requirements.
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Denise M. Bettendorf
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mckinleyville, California 95519
Located in Mckinleyville, California, Denise M. Bettendorf is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Bettendorf provides general accounting and advisory services, including business tax services and individual tax services, to help clients meet their financial needs and goals. Specializing in basic accounting services, she offers expert tax planning and preparation, including retirement account tax reporting, to support her clients' financial stability and success.

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.