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Showing 51 to 60 of 61 CPAs in Monterey, California
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Gerald K. Chyo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Gerald K. Chyo is a certified public accountant based in Monterey, California, with over 20 years of experience serving the financial needs of small a...
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Robert J. Hylle
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Based in Monterey, California, Robert J. Hylle provides professional accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and various business str...
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Donna R. Mendenhall
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Located in Monterey, California, Donna R. Mendenhall provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs in the startup phase....
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Robert D. Ward
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Based in Monterey, California, Robert D. Ward brings over 20 years of experience to the field of accounting. He specializes in providing basic account...
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Rebecca Dering
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Rebecca Dering is a certified public accountant based in Monterey, California, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to famil...
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Devin M. Mc Gilloway
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Based in Monterey, California, Devin M. Mc Gilloway is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience serving the local business community. Hi...
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Frances C. Baca
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93942
With over 15 years of experience, Frances C. Baca provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures in Monterey...
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Bonnie R. Adcox
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Based in Monterey, California, Bonnie R. Adcox brings over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services to Small and Medium-Sized Businesse...
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James I. Lucas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Practicing in Monterey, California, James I. Lucas has over 20 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to small and medium-sized bus...
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David W. Butler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
David W. Butler is a certified public accountant based in Monterey, California, with over 10 years of experience providing accounting services to entr...

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.