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Showing 1 to 10 of 47 CPAs in Oakdale, California
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Jeffrey M. Halfpenny
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakdale, California 95361
Based in Oakdale, California, Jeffrey M. Halfpenny is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, supporting clients in navigating complex tax laws and regulations. Mr. Halfpenny also offers specialized IRS representation and sales tax compliance services, helping clients resolve tax issues and maintain accurate financial records.
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Diane M. Coit
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakdale, California 95361
Diane M. Coit is a certified public accountant based in Oakdale, California. With over 10 years of experience, she provides specialized services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, with a focus on retirement account tax reporting and tax planning and consulting.
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Susan J. Creedon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakdale, California 95361
Susan J. Creedon, a certified public accountant, is based in Oakdale, California and has been providing accounting services for over 20 years. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, catering to a range of clients including individuals and families as well as family-owned enterprises. She offers IRS representation, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation among her services. Creedon's extensive experience enables her to provide expert guidance on tax planning and compliance, audit representation, and financial statement preparation.
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Sharon B. Szczepanski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakdale, California 95361
Based in Oakdale, California, Sharon B. Szczepanski is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in various industries, including family-owned enterprises and various business structures. Her expertise lies in providing general accounting and advisory services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, ensuring clients meet their financial obligations and adhere to regulatory requirements. Additionally, Szczepanski's experience in representing clients before the IRS highlights her ability to navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes efficiently.
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Deanna L. Davis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakdale, California 95361
Based in Oakdale, California, Deanna L. Davis offers bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to support the financial operations of small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. With over 10 years of experience in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, Davis helps clients navigate complex accounting and tax issues. Additional expertise includes IRS representation, providing guidance and support during audits and other interactions with the Internal Revenue Service.
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Robert Plechner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakdale, California 95361
Based in Oakdale, California, Robert Plechner is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services to a variety of business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Plechner also offers sales tax compliance and general accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses.
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Michelle J. Pritchard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakdale, California 95361
Michelle J. Pritchard is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses in various structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs, from her base in Oakdale, California. Her services encompass general accounting and advisory, as well as sales tax compliance, catering to the diverse needs of entrepreneurs and business owners in the region. Pritchard specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, providing comprehensive support to her clients across these areas.
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Jamie A. Cassone
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakdale, California 95361
As a seasoned accountant, Jamie A. Cassone has spent over 15 years guiding Individuals and Families, as well as diverse business structures, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs, in Oakdale, California. With expertise in Basic Accounting Services, Tax Compliance, and Financial Planning, Cassone provides comprehensive support to clients, addressing complex financial needs through Tax Planning & Consulting and IRS Representation services. Whether navigating tax law changes or seeking guidance on financial strategy, Cassone's experience and knowledge enable clients to make informed decisions and achieve their financial goals.
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Linda Birkeland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakdale, California 95361
Linda Birkeland is a licensed certified public accountant serving clients in Oakdale, California. She brings over 11 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. In addition to her specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, Linda offers expert sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting services. Her extensive knowledge in tax law and accounting regulations is applied to help clients navigate complex tax scenarios and ensure compliance with all relevant tax codes.
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Leslie E. Vaughan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakdale, California 95361
Based in Oakdale, California, Leslie E. Vaughan has been providing financial expertise to small and medium-sized businesses for over 10 years. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, serving clients with various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With experience in tax planning and consulting, Vaughan offers expert IRS representation services to help her clients navigate complex tax situations.

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.