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Showing 71 to 80 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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Melanie B. Fuller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95355
As a seasoned accountant with expertise in tax planning and general accounting services, Melanie B. Fuller serves clients in Modesto, California, and...
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Nannette F. Mc Kay
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95357
Nannette F. Mc Kay is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience based in Modesto, California. Her services focus on individual an...
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Frank B. Demattos
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95356
Based in Modesto, California, Frank B. Demattos is a seasoned accountant with over 10 years of experience, providing expertise in basic accounting ser...
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Gilbert Lovinsky
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95355
Based in Modesto, California, Gilbert Lovinsky has provided accounting and financial expertise to diverse business structures and family-owned enterpr...
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Ralph A. Juarez
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95350
Ralph A. Juarez is a seasoned accountant providing accounting and financial solutions to entrepreneurs and startups as well as small and medium-sized...
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Dipak Bhakta
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95354
Dipak Bhakta is a certified public accountant based in Modesto, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services. He spec...
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John A. Borsella
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95356
Based in Modesto, California, John A. Borsella has been providing expert accounting services to clients in the region for over 20 years. With a specia...
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Joanne M. Cardoza
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95350
Joanne M. Cardoza, a certified public accountant, has been serving the financial needs of individuals and businesses in the Modesto, California area s...
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Thomas R. Reed
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Modesto, California 95350
Thomas R. Reed is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving entrepreneurs and startups in Modesto, California. He provides a ran...

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.