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Yoko Winton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Located in Torrance, California, Yoko Winton has been providing accounting services for over 10 years, specializing in financial planning, business ta...
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Barbara H. Ohno
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Barbara H. Ohno, a seasoned accountant, has over 15 years of experience in providing expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups in Torra...
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Annie N. Vo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Located in Torrance, California, Annie N. Vo is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to ind...
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Marie J. Thomas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Based in Torrance, California, Marie J. Thomas provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and various business structures, incl...
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Christian O. Emerson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Based in Torrance, California, Christian O. Emerson holds over a decade of experience in providing accounting solutions. His services include tax plan...
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William R. Babcock
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, William R. Babcock provides comprehensive financial guidance to individuals and businesses in t...
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Lynne M. Meehan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Lynne M. Meehan, CPA, serves clients in Torrance, California, with over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance. She specializes in providing...
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Karen G. Ericson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Karen G. Ericson, a certified public accountant (CPA) with a strong background in accounting and advisory, is based in Torrance, California. With over...
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Ray Mazin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Based in Torrance, California, Ray Mazin is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience serving small and medium-sized busine...
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Raquel G. Gutierrez
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Torrance, California-based accountant Raquel G. Gutierrez has over 15 years of experience serving clients in various business structures, including S-...

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.