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George K. Nakagawa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Norwalk, California 90650
George K. Nakagawa, a certified public accountant based in Norwalk, California, has over 12 years of experience providing accounting services to entre...
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Wendi L. Graham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Martinez, California 94553
Based in Martinez, California, Wendi L. Graham is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and financ...
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Michael G. Brown
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Martinez, California 94553
Michael G. Brown is a certified public accountant serving Martinez, California, with over 15 years of experience in tax return preparation and busines...
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Corinne A. Wilson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Martinez, California 94553
Based in Martinez, California, Corinne A. Wilson is a licensed CPA with over 12 years of experience providing accounting services to a diverse range o...
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Joanne M. Bohren
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Martinez, California 94553
Based in Martinez, California, Joanne M. Bohren has been providing accounting services for over 15 years, specializing in basic accounting services, t...
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John C. Frey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Martinez, California 94553
Located in Martinez, California, John C. Frey provides accounting services to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses....
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Lori A. Thelen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Martinez, California 94553
Lori A. Thelen is a Martinez, California-based certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in basic accounting services, business tax...
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Mary A. Riehlman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Martinez, California 94553
Mary A. Riehlman is a certified public accountant based in Martinez, California, with over 15 years of experience. Her expertise includes general acco...
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Mark J. Pierce
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Martinez, California 94553
Located in Martinez, California, Mark J. Pierce provides financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With o...
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Denise C. Rigli
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Martinez, California 94553
Based in Martinez, California, Denise C. Rigli is a certified public accountant with over 14 years of experience in accounting and tax services. Her p...

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.