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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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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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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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Patrick J. Telford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in California
In Orange, California, Patrick J. Telford has been providing accounting services to clients since 2001. With expertise in basic accounting services, b...
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Tamer F. Moustafa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in California
Tamer F. Moustafa is a certified public accountant based in Orange, California, with over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance to en...
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Brittany L. Smothermon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in California
Brittany L. Smothermon, a certified public accountant based in Orange, California, brings nearly 15 years of experience in providing financial guidanc...
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Rachel L. Bracken
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in California
Based in Orange, California, Rachel L. Bracken has practiced as a certified public accountant (CPA) for over 10 years. Her professional experience enc...
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Renee M. Norwalk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in California
Renee M. Norwalk, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Orange, California, has over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to...
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John Virchick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in New Mexico
Based in Orange, California, John Virchick serves the financial needs of family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Holding over 1...
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Manu Ohri
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orange, California Licensed in California
Based in Orange, California, Manu Ohri provides expert accounting services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With ov...

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.