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Sameh A. Masri
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in New Hampshire
Sameh A. Masri is a certified public accountant based in Orange, California, with over 25 years of experience. He provides specialized bookkeeping and...
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Brian C. Aukshunas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in California
Brian C. Aukshunas is a certified public accountant based in Orange, California, with over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise to var...
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William R. Petersen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in California
William R. Petersen, a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience, serves clients in Orange, California. He specializes in providing basic a...
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Mark E. Mansell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in California
Based in Orange, California, Mark E. Mansell has provided accounting services to a diverse range of clients in various sectors, including family-owned...
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Sean P. Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in Massachusetts
Located in Orange, California, Sean P. Martin is a seasoned CPA providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-...
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Mary E. Carlson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in California
Located in Orange, California, Mary E. Carlson is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. Her specialization lies in...
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Renee H. Chan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in California
Renee H. Chan is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Orange, California. Her areas of specialization inc...
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Laura C. Tennant
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in California
Laura C. Tennant is a certified public accountant based in Orange, California, with over 15 years of experience. Her professional services include boo...
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Kevin H. Wiest
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in California
Based in Orange, California, Kevin H. Wiest is a seasoned certified public accountant with a strong background in general accounting and advisory serv...
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Valerie Quan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in California
As a seasoned accountant, Valerie Quan maintains a practice in Orange, California, serving a diverse clientele of entrepreneurs and family-owned enter...

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.