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Showing 31 to 36 of 36 CPAs in Merced, California
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Elwin P. Floyd
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merced, California 95340
Elwin P. Floyd, a certified public accountant based in Merced, California, provides accounting services to small business owners and family-owned ente...
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Lisa A. Kayser-Grant
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merced, California 95348
Based in Merced, California, Lisa A. Kayser-Grant serves a diverse clientele of family-owned enterprises, various business structures, and S-Corps. De...
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Grey B. Roberts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merced, California 95340
Grey B. Roberts is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Merced, California, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. He pr...
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Rebecca L. Shaw
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merced, California 95348
Rebecca L. Shaw is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Merced, California. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in providing fun...
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Mark A. Zajac
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merced, California 95348
Headquartered in Merced, California, Mark A. Zajac is a seasoned accounting professional with nearly two decades of experience serving diverse clients...
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Terry D. Nielsen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Merced, California 95340
Located in Merced, California, Terry D. Nielsen is a certified public accountant serving the financial needs of individuals and businesses in the area...

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.