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Showing 51 to 60 of 129 CPAs in Modesto, California
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Sheryl C. King
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95356
Based in Modesto, California, Sheryl C. King is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience providing comprehensive accounting solu...
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Jeffrey J. Holmes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95352
Based in Modesto, California, Jeffrey J. Holmes is a certified public accountant (CPA) providing comprehensive accounting services to clients in the r...
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Kashmir K. Gill
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95358
Kashmir K. Gill is a seasoned accounting professional based in Modesto, California, boasting over 15 years of experience in providing expert services...
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Christina M. Wolterstorff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95355
Based in Modesto, California, Christina M. Wolterstorff provides accounting services to individuals and businesses across various industries, includin...
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Sharon K. Dunbar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95350
Sharon K. Dunbar is a seasoned certified public accountant serving the financial needs of individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in Modesto,...
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Donna E. Flanders
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95354
Donna E. Flanders is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Modesto, California, bringing over 20 years of experience in providing accounting an...
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Jeffrey B. Bettencourt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95355
Based in Modesto, California, Jeffrey B. Bettencourt is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance...
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Robert A. Hawks
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95354
Robert A. Hawks is a certified public accountant with his main practice in Modesto, California. With over 15 years of experience providing accounting...
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Michelle L. Gallagher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95356
Based in Modesto, California, Michelle L. Gallagher is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and financi...
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Nancy N. Rogers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95350
Nancy N. Rogers is a Modesto, California-based certified public accountant (CPA) with over 10 years of experience in providing comprehensive accountin...

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.