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Brendan S. Sugrue
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94105
Brendan S. Sugrue is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California. With over 17 years of experience in accounting and taxation, he...
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Tracy E. Amaro
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94105
Located in San Francisco, California, Tracy E. Amaro brings over 15 years of experience to her practice as a certified public accountant. Her areas of...
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Benjamin H. Kurko
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94104
Benjamin H. Kurko, a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience, serves San Francisco, California, and its surrounding areas. His ex...
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Rekha S. Patel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94122
Rekha S. Patel is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving businesses and individuals in the San Francisco area. Her exp...
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Michael F. Palmer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94116
Based in San Francisco, California, Michael F. Palmer is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in the field. Having practiced f...
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Glenda L. Wong
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94124
With over 10 years of experience, Glenda L. Wong provides expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups in San Francisco, California. She s...
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James P. Rhemer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94131
Located in San Francisco, California, James P. Rhemer is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance t...
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Yu H. Cai
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94112
Yu H. Cai, a seasoned accountant in San Francisco, California, offers specialized services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals and fa...
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Timothy C. Kenney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94102
Timothy C. Kenney is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in San Francisco, California. With over 12 years of experience, he specializes in basic...
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Keith S. Grundy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94127
Based in San Francisco, California, Keith S. Grundy brings over 15 years of experience in accounting services to his clients. His areas of specializat...

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.