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Showing 31 to 40 of 129 CPAs in Modesto, California
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Michael D. Nickerson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95356
With over 15 years of experience in accounting, Michael D. Nickerson, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Modesto, California, provides exper...
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Robert D. Serpa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95356
Based in Modesto, California, Robert D. Serpa is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to small...
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Ronald V. Ursini
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95356
Ronald V. Ursini is a certified public accountant based in Modesto, California, with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and tax servi...
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Manipal S. Gill
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95356
Based in Modesto, California, Manipal S. Gill is a licensed Certified Public Accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and t...
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Sami G. Yonan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95357
Based in Modesto, California, Sami G. Yonan is a seasoned accountant with extensive experience in tax planning and financial consulting. Their practic...
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Colleen A. Meenk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95356
Based in Modesto, California, Colleen A. Meenk has been providing accounting services for over 15 years. Her expertise includes individual and busines...
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James F. Devenport
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95356
Based in Modesto, California, James F. Devenport has over 20 years of experience providing General Accounting & Advisory services to individuals and b...
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Kenneth A. Penn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95356
Kenneth A. Penn is a certified public accountant based in Modesto, California. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in providing basic acc...
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Becky G. Young
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95350
Based in Modesto, California, Becky G. Young provides financial guidance and support to individuals and businesses in a variety of capacities. With ov...
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Sergio Vaca
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95355
Based in Modesto, California, Sergio Vaca is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidanc...

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.