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Patricia T. Mosesman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Based in Altadena, California, Patricia T. Mosesman is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving small and medium-sized b...
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Adama D. Franklin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Adama D. Franklin, a certified public accountant based in Altadena, California, brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax services to h...
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Susan Y. Li
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Susan Y. Li is a certified public accountant based in Altadena, California, with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well...
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Todd M. Yuba
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Todd M. Yuba, a certified public accountant, has been serving clients in the Altadena, California area since 2015. His services include bookkeeping an...
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Paul H. Hiyake
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Paul H. Hiyake is a certified public accountant based in Altadena, California, bringing over 20 years of experience to his clients. His areas of speci...
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Ki B. Kim
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Based in Altadena, California, Ki B. Kim is a seasoned accounting professional serving a diverse range of clients. With over 10 years of experience, s...
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Brian S. Mcmahon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Brian S. Mcmahon is a certified public accountant based in Altadena, California. With over 15 years of experience, he provides tax planning and consul...
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Peter G. Ferris
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Based in Altadena, California, Peter G. Ferris provides a range of financial services to help small and medium-sized businesses manage their finances...
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Joseph M. Jarrett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Joseph M. Jarrett is a Certified Public Accountant based in Altadena, California, with over 10 years of experience in financial accounting. Providing...
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Larry D. Atwater
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Altadena, California Licensed in California
Based in Altadena, California, Larry D. Atwater provides tailored accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterpris...

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.