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Linda J. Carlton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California Licensed in California
Linda J. Carlton is a certified public accountant based in Oakland, California, bringing over 15 years of experience in tax planning, financial planni...
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Baobing Hu
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California Licensed in California
Hailing from Oakland, California, Baobing Hu is a seasoned accounting professional with over 12 years of experience. Specializing in Basic Accounting...
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Winsun Hsieh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California Licensed in California
Based in Oakland, California, Winsun Hsieh is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services....
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Chi K. Chan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California Licensed in California
Chi K. Chan is a Certified Public Accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial services to a diverse range of clients. Based in...
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Kim Phong
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California Licensed in California
Kim Phong, a seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA), has practiced accounting for over 15 years based in Oakland, California. With expertise in b...
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Cynthia M. Lam
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California Licensed in California
Cynthia M. Lam is a certified public accountant based in Oakland, California, with over 20 years of experience serving various business structures and...
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Grace C. Huang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California Licensed in California
Located in Oakland, California, Grace C. Huang brings over 10 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterpri...
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Tracey R. Lilley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California Licensed in California
Located in Oakland, California, Tracey R. Lilley brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax services to her clients. Her expertise spans...
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Joseph M. Paul
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California Licensed in Ohio
Joseph M. Paul is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to clients in Oakland, Calif...
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Youssef Kubis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Oakland, California Licensed in California
Based in Oakland, California, Youssef Kubis provides expert accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as entrepreneurs and sta...

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.