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Mark N. Fuller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in Georgia
With over 15 years of experience, Mark N. Fuller provides tax planning and consulting services to individuals and families in San Francisco, Californi...
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Paul P. Dougherty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Based in San Francisco, California, Paul P. Dougherty brings over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation to his clients. Specializing in in...
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Lindsay A. Poucher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Lindsay A. Poucher is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, with over 15 years of experience serving various business stru...
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Karina R. Sterrett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Karina R. Sterrett is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, with over a decade of experience serving family-owned enterpri...
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Sean Flynn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in Vermont
Based in San Francisco, California, Sean Flynn is a practicing CPA with numerous years of experience in various business structures and individual fin...
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Janet Tan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Janet Tan is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, with over a decade of experience providing financial expertise to small...
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Brian M. Patton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Based in San Francisco, California, Brian M. Patton provides accounting and tax services to a diverse range of clients, from family-owned enterprises...
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Brad Lyman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Practicing as a certified public accountant in San Francisco, California since 2005, Brad Lyman provides a range of accounting and advisory services t...
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Eileen M. Bayers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Eileen M. Bayers is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to various business structures, in...
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Traness L. Robinson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Located in San Francisco, California, Traness L. Robinson is a certified public accountant (CPA) specializing in providing tax planning and consulting...

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.