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Showing 11 to 20 of 86 CPAs in Orinda, California
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Daniel P. Friedman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California Licensed in California
Based in Orinda, California, Daniel P. Friedman provides specialized accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-si...
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Dorothy L. Lipari
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California Licensed in California
Dorothy L. Lipari is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Orinda, California, with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized...
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Linda J. Bloom
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California Licensed in California
Linda J. Bloom is a certified public accountant based in Orinda, California, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. Her experti...
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Carla E. Ng
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California Licensed in California
Carla E. Ng is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving the financial needs of individuals and businesses in the Orinda,...
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Justin V. Lewis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California Licensed in California
Justin V. Lewis is a certified public accountant based in Orinda, California, with over 15 years of experience in the field. His areas of specializati...
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Lisa A. Cvecko
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California Licensed in California
Based in Orinda, California, Lisa A. Cvecko is a seasoned accountant offering specialized accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, en...
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Yonghong Bian
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California Licensed in California
Yonghong Bian is a CPA providing accounting services in Orinda, California, with over 10 years of experience. The focus of her practice is on helping...
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David H. Martens
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California Licensed in Michigan
Located in Orinda, California, David H. Martens provides accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and fam...
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Kevin M. Coleman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California Licensed in Virginia
Kevin M. Coleman is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Orinda, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance...
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James T. Clay
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California Licensed in California
Based in Orinda, California, James T. Clay is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to entrepre...

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.