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Showing 51 to 60 of 91 CPAs in Petaluma, California
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Lynn S. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94954
Lynn S. Smith is a certified public accountant based in Petaluma, California, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. Her practic...
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Jeanne A. Thomas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94952
Based in Petaluma, California, Jeanne A. Thomas is a certified public accountant providing tax and accounting services. With over 15 years of experien...
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David R. Jones
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94954
David R. Jones is a certified public accountant based in Petaluma, California, bringing over 20 years of experience to his practice. With a focus on s...
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Stacey B. Lakritz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94952
Based in Petaluma, California, Stacey B. Lakritz is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to entrepren...
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Lynn A. Fuller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94954
Lynn A. Fuller is a certified public accountant based in Petaluma, California. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in providing basic ac...
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Richard R. Torkelson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94954
Richard R. Torkelson is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving Petaluma, California. With over 20 years of experience providing accounting servic...
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Anthony R. Leng
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94952
Based in Petaluma, California, Anthony R. Leng is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families...
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Cynthia A. Keating
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94954
Cynthia A. Keating is a certified public accountant based in Petaluma, California, with over 12 years of experience in providing financial guidance to...
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Cheryl A. Parker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94952
Cheryl A. Parker, a certified public accountant based in Petaluma, California, brings over 15 years of experience in tax planning and consulting to he...
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Michael A. Haas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Petaluma, California 94954
Michael A. Haas, a certified public accountant based in Petaluma, California, has been providing tax compliance services to small and medium-sized bus...

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.