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Kimberly D. Collins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palo Cedro, California Licensed in California
Kimberly D. Collins is a certified public accountant based in Palo Cedro, California, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. She...
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Jeffery S. Collins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palo Cedro, California Licensed in California
Jeffery S. Collins is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) based in Palo Cedro, California. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and...
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Greg E. Hawes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palo Cedro, California Licensed in California
Based in Palo Cedro, California, Greg E. Hawes is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax services...
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John M. Grimes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palo Cedro, California Licensed in California
Located in Palo Cedro, California, John M. Grimes provides accounting services to a diverse range of clients. With over 15 years of experience in tax...
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Melissa L. Otoole
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palo Cedro, California Licensed in California
Based in Palo Cedro, California, Melissa L. Otoole is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience. Her expertise encompasses basic...
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John R. Dues
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palo Cedro, California Licensed in California
As a seasoned accounting professional, John R. Dues provides comprehensive financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses in California. Base...

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.