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Showing 181 to 190 of 277 CPAs in Oakland, California
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Richard Hsu
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94618
Richard Hsu is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) based in Oakland, California, boasting over 15 years of experience in providing accounting...
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Mark G. Chin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94618
Based in Oakland, California, Mark G. Chin brings over 10 years of accounting expertise to individuals and small businesses seeking reliable financial...
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Lingling Yan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94602
Lingling Yan is a certified public accountant with over 12 years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals, families, and small bus...
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Maisha M. Wilson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94611
Maisha M. Wilson is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Oakland, California, with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting service...
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Christopher B. Woodward
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94618
Based in Oakland, California, Christopher B. Woodward is a certified public accountant with years of experience providing financial guidance to a vari...
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James A. Bartek
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94601
Based in Oakland, California, James A. Bartek is a seasoned CPA with over 10 years of experience providing expert accounting and advisory services. Hi...
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Mimi T. Nguyen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94618
Mimi T. Nguyen is a certified public accountant based in Oakland, California, with a strong focus on providing tax preparation and accounting services...
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Warren L. Desouza
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94611
Based in Oakland, California, Warren L. Desouza brings over 15 years of experience in providing expert accounting and advisory services to individuals...
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Kirin W. Mysorewala
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94611
Kirin W. Mysorewala is a certified public accountant based in Oakland, California, with over a decade of experience serving various business structure...
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Marvin L. Tate
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94612
Based in Oakland, California, Marvin L. Tate is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience in providing accounting solutions to various b...

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.