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Showing 41 to 50 of 91 CPAs in Petaluma, California
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John V. Singer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94954
John V. Singer is a seasoned certified public accountant serving clients in Petaluma, California and surrounding areas. With over 15 years of experie...
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Carol F. Prezio
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94952
Located in Petaluma, California, Carol F. Prezio provides accounting and tax services to a variety of business structures, including S-Corps, partners...
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Mark A. Davis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94954
Mark A. Davis is a seasoned accounting professional based in Petaluma, California, with over 10 years of experience in providing financial expertise t...
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Robin M. Hecker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94975
Based in Petaluma, California, Robin M. Hecker is a certified public accountant with over 12 years of experience in accounting and financial services....
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Sharon E. Kimball
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94954
Sharon E. Kimball is a certified public accountant in Petaluma, California, with over twenty years of experience. Her expertise in tax planning and co...
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Bonnie B. Herbst
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94952
Bonnie B. Herbst is a certified public accountant based in Petaluma, California, with over 15 years of experience serving various business structures....
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Kathleen M. Mughannam
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94952
Kathleen M. Mughannam is a certified public accountant based in Petaluma, California, with over 15 years of experience delivering financial solutions...
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F. B. Cotton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94952
F. B. Cotton is a certified public accountant based in Petaluma, California, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to family-o...
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Bruce Burns
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94954
Based in Petaluma, California, Bruce Burns is a seasoned accountant providing a range of services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs,...
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William R. Soper
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94952
Based in Petaluma, California, William R. Soper is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to ind...

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.