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Veda M. Gilman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California 94563
Located in Orinda, California, Veda M. Gilman is a seasoned accounting professional with a focus on serving the tax needs of family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. With over a decade of experience, she provides a range of services including basic accounting and tax compliance. Her expertise in individual tax services and tax planning consulting enables her to help clients navigate complex regulations and optimize their financial situations. Her services include comprehensive tax planning and consulting, as well as retirement account tax reporting, ensuring that clients are in compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
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Minnie P. Wright
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California 94563
Minnie P. Wright is a certified public accountant based in Orinda, California. With over 15 years of experience, Wright specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. She also offers expertise in sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, making her a valuable resource for business owners seeking to navigate complex tax regulations.
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Paul S. Wong
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California 94563
Based in Orinda, California, Paul S. Wong has over 15 years of experience in providing tax planning and consulting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, where he helps clients navigate complex financial regulations and make informed decisions. Mr. Wong's experience encompasses various industries, including the preparation and filing of tax returns, budgeting, and financial statement analysis. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a strong commitment to delivering accurate and timely financial guidance to his clients.
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Colleen E. Reid
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California 94563
Based in Orinda, California, Colleen E. Reid is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience. Her expertise includes providing Basic Accounting Services, Business Tax Services, and Small Business Accounting to family-owned enterprises and individuals. Reid specializes in complex areas such as Payroll Processing & Compliance and Retirement Account Tax Reporting, ensuring clients' financial matters are accurately managed and in compliance with relevant regulations.
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Vera Y. Maytum
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California 94563
Vera Y. Maytum is a certified public accountant based in Orinda, California, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax services. Her specialization includes providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Ms. Maytum offers services such as payroll processing and sales tax compliance to ensure clients' financial records are accurate and up-to-date.
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Jennifer L. Babcock
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California 94563
Jennifer L. Babcock is a certified public accountant based in Orinda, California, with over 15 years of experience. Her expertise spans tax planning and consulting, as well as IRS representation, allowing her to address the complex financial needs of her clients. With a specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, Jennifer provides tailored guidance to individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and startups in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is well-versed in the tax laws and regulations governing these industries, ensuring clients receive sound advice and personalized support throughout the year.
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Howard J. Noble
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California 94563
Howard J. Noble is a certified public accountant based in Orinda, California. With over 20 years of experience in the field, he provides individual and business tax return preparation services. Noble specializes in financial planning and basic accounting services, catering to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. One notable aspect of his practice is his expertise in retirement account tax reporting, ensuring compliance and optimizing benefits for his clients.
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Terry C. Dickens
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California 94563
Terry C. Dickens is a certified public accountant based in Orinda, California, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. His expertise lies in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, including payroll processing and sales tax compliance. Dickens has extensive knowledge of accounting principles and tax laws, which enables him to provide personalized guidance to clients seeking to optimize their financial health and minimize tax liabilities.
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Jeffrey B. Van Horn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California 94563
Located in Orinda, California, Jeffrey B. Van Horn is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services. He specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, serving individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups in the Bay Area. His expertise includes payroll processing and compliance, as well as sales tax compliance, ensuring that clients maintain accurate financial records and meet regulatory requirements.
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Bing Z. Ryan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California 94563
Bing Z. Ryan is a certified public accountant with a private practice in Orinda, California. With over 15 years of experience, Ryan provides general accounting and advisory services, as well as retirement account tax reporting to his clients. His specializations include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, with a focus on helping individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses meet their financial goals and tax obligations.

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.