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Showing 21 to 30 of 36 CPAs in Merced, California
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James M. Stofle
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merced, California Licensed in California
Merced, California-based CPA James M. Stofle has been providing accounting and tax services for over 10 years. His practice specializes in financial p...
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Alice B. Contreras
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merced, California Licensed in California
Based in Merced, California, Alice B. Contreras provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With o...
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John L. Barnhart
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merced, California Licensed in California
Based in Merced, California, John L. Barnhart provides expert accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Wi...
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Teri L. Albrecht
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merced, California Licensed in California
Based in Merced, California, Teri L. Albrecht provides accounting services to individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and startups. With over 10 year...
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Daniel J. Ryan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merced, California Licensed in Minnesota
Based in Merced, California, Daniel J. Ryan brings over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and advisory services to clients in the Central...
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Edward C. Spinardi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merced, California Licensed in California
Based in Merced, California, Edward C. Spinardi is a seasoned accountant with 25 years of experience in providing expert financial guidance to family-...
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Cynthia L. Butterworth-Carnes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merced, California Licensed in California
Cynthia L. Butterworth-Carnes is a certified public accountant based in Merced, California, offering general accounting and advisory services to indiv...
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David W. Ness
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merced, California Licensed in California
Based in Merced, California, David W. Ness is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His areas of specialization include prov...
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Robert A. Craig
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merced, California Licensed in California
Based in Merced, California, Robert A. Craig has over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to Individuals and Families,...
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Karen D. Adams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merced, California Licensed in California
Karen D. Adams is a certified public accountant based in Merced, California, with over 10 years of experience in serving the local business community....

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.