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Dorothy J. Drumm
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California Licensed in California
Located in Orinda, California, Dorothy J. Drumm is a practicing CPA with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-...
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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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Donald J. Kintzer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California Licensed in Pennsylvania
Located in Orinda, California, Donald J. Kintzer is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to en...
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Sheila-Jean Unick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California Licensed in Maryland
Sheila-Jean Unick is a licensed CPA based in Orinda, California, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to various businesses...
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Albert V. Rowley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California Licensed in Washington
Albert V. Rowley is a seasoned CPA with over 15 years of experience in providing tax and accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses in O...
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Sandra J. Sobotka
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Orinda, California Licensed in Utah
Based in Orinda, California, Sandra J. Sobotka has been providing accounting services for over 20 years. Her areas of specialization include basic acc...

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.