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Elliott D. Buchdruker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94105
Based in San Francisco, California, Elliott D. Buchdruker is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in financial planning and service...
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Antonio K. Hung
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94122
Based in San Francisco, California, Antonio K. Hung is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in tax preparation and accounting s...
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Amelia T. Hodanic
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94109
Amelia T. Hodanic is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, with over 10 years of experience in the field. Her specializati...
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Christopher Y. Su
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94122
Christopher Y. Su is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, with over 15 years of experience serving various business entit...
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George L. Young
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94121
George L. Young is a CPA with over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation, based in San Francisco, California. He provides a range of servi...
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Cecilia S. Chan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94116
Cecilia S. Chan is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in San Francisco, California. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxation...
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Daniel S. Figueredo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94108
Daniel S. Figueredo is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation....
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Shawn D. Tabak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94132
Shawn D. Tabak, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in San Francisco, California, provides expert financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startu...
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Claudia J. Stern
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94129
Based in San Francisco, California, Claudia J. Stern is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience providing financial guida...
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Scott A. Stoll
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94105
Based in San Francisco, California, Scott A. Stoll is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing expertise in financial...

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.