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Showing 31 to 40 of 54 CPAs in Pacifica, California
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Susan J. Woo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pacifica, California 94044
Susan J. Woo, a certified public accountant, serves clients in Pacifica, California, and has over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance....
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Fred A. Gomes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pacifica, California 94044
Based in Pacifica, California, Fred A. Gomes provides individual and business tax return preparation services to clients in a variety of industries, i...
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Rebecca A. Madsen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pacifica, California 94044
Based in Pacifica, California, Rebecca A. Madsen provides accounting expertise to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including...
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Christine L. Krenzel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pacifica, California 94044
Located in Pacifica, California, Christine L. Krenzel has over 10 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to clients in the San Fran...
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Joe M. Will
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pacifica, California 94044
Based in Pacifica, California, Joe M. Will provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to businesses. With over 15 years of expe...
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Isagani F. Laguisma
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pacifica, California 94044
Based in Pacifica, California, Isagani F. Laguisma brings over 15 years of experience to his practice, specializing in tax compliance and individual t...
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Timothy Wong
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pacifica, California 94044
Based in Pacifica, California, Timothy Wong is a seasoned CPA with over 10 years of experience providing expert accounting services to individuals and...
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Bruce J. Wright
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pacifica, California 94044
Bruce J. Wright, a certified public accountant based in Pacifica, California, brings over 10 years of experience in providing tax compliance and finan...
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Louis J. Kelley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pacifica, California 94044
Based in Pacifica, California, Louis J. Kelley provides financial expertise to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as entrepreneurs and startup...
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Daniel F. Giese
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pacifica, California 94044
Pacifica, California-based CPA Daniel F. Giese provides specialized accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups. With over 15 years of experienc...

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.