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Showing 271 to 277 of 277 CPAs in Oakland, California
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Steven Schwager
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94601
Based in Oakland, California, Steven Schwager has over 10 years of experience as a certified public accountant, providing comprehensive accounting ser...
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Robert S. Levin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94601
Based in Oakland, California, Robert S. Levin provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. With over 10 years of experi...
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Michael C. Pastena
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94601
Michael C. Pastena, a certified public accountant (CPA), has over 10 years of experience serving the Oakland, California community. He specializes in...
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Alan M. Dornfeld
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94601
Alan M. Dornfeld is a certified public accountant based in Oakland, California, with over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to a di...
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Ryan C. Pak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94601
Based in Oakland, California, Ryan C. Pak provides comprehensive accounting services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startup...
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Frank J. Fisher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94619
Frank J. Fisher is a practicing certified public accountant (CPA) based in Oakland, California. With over 15 years of experience, Mr. Fisher specializ...
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Glen J. Hentges
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California 94612
Glen J. Hentges is a certified public accountant based in Oakland, California, with over 25 years of experience in the field. With a focus on general...

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.