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Jennifer K. Choi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasanton, California Licensed in Michigan
Jennifer K. Choi is a certified public accountant based in Pleasanton, California, with over 10 years of experience providing financial expertise to v...
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Kathleen B. Clancy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasanton, California Licensed in Michigan
Kathleen B. Clancy is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving clients in Pleasanton, California. She specializes in pro...
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Todd R. Umentum
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasanton, California Licensed in California
Todd R. Umentum is a certified public accountant based in Pleasanton, California, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. His pra...
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James P. Richardson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasanton, California Licensed in Ohio
Based in Pleasanton, California, James P. Richardson is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience providing expert services...
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Bridget A. Blazek
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasanton, California Licensed in New York
Bridget A. Blazek is a certified public accountant based in Pleasanton, California. With over 10 years of experience, she has developed expertise in b...
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Eugene E. Theron
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasanton, California Licensed in Georgia
Eugene E. Theron, a certified public accountant based in Pleasanton, California, brings over 10 years of experience serving a diverse range of clients...
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Andrew Mcdonald
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasanton, California Licensed in New Mexico
In Pleasanton, California, Andrew Mcdonald provides accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses. With over 10 years of experience, he sp...
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Lynette P. Davidson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasanton, California Licensed in Oklahoma
Lynette P. Davidson, a certified public accountant based in Pleasanton, California, has over 20 years of experience serving family-owned enterprises a...
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Mark J. Betker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasanton, California Licensed in Michigan
Mark J. Betker, a seasoned accounting professional, is based in Pleasanton, California, and has been serving clients in the Bay Area for over 20 years...
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Tyler J. Galbraith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Pleasanton, California Licensed in California
Tyler J. Galbraith is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 10 years of experience providing accounting and tax services in the San F...

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.