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Kelly M. Determan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pinole, California 94564
Kelly M. Determan is a certified public accountant based in Pinole, California. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation, Determan provides expertise in various services, including IRS representation, tax planning and consulting. As a seasoned practitioner, Determan specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, with a focus on supporting individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise encompasses a broad range of tax planning and consulting services, including tax compliance and representation before the IRS.
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Charlene L. Wang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pinole, California 94564
Based in Pinole, California, Charlene L. Wang brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax services to her practice. She provides general accounting and advisory services, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. With a specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, Charlene ensures her clients maintain accurate financial records and meet tax obligations.
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David L. Wong
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pinole, California 94564
Based in Pinole, California, David L. Wong provides comprehensive accounting services to clients in the Bay Area. With over [number of years] years of experience in taxation and accounting, he specializes in providing tax compliance and small business accounting services to a diverse range of clients, including individual and family taxpayers, and various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise also includes preparation of individual and business tax returns, as well as tax reporting for retirement accounts.
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Kristine M. Paras
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pinole, California 94564
Kristine M. Paras is a certified public accountant based in Pinole, California, with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting and financial services to various business structures. Her expertise lies in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as general accounting and advisory services for individuals and businesses. With specializations in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, Paras serves family-owned enterprises, S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, helping them navigate complex financial regulations and achieve their goals.
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Jenny P. Chew
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pinole, California 94564
Based in Pinole, California, Jenny P. Chew is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, catering to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Ms. Chew provides expertise in payroll processing and compliance, and ensures sales tax compliance for her clients.

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.