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Cathy B. Bergmark
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Poway, California Licensed in California
In Poway, California, Cathy B. Bergmark is a seasoned accountant with over 20 years of experience serving a diverse clientele, including entrepreneurs...
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Nancy S. Klahn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Poway, California Licensed in California
Nancy S. Klahn is a certified public accountant based in Poway, California. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation, she ha...
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Michael J. Furgal
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Poway, California Licensed in California
Located in Poway, California, Michael J. Furgal is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to indi...
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Ryne L. Staback
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Poway, California Licensed in California
Ryne L. Staback is a certified public accountant based in Poway, California. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax consulting, he spe...
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Cynthia J. Gilbert
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Poway, California Licensed in California
Cynthia J. Gilbert is a certified public accountant based in Poway, California, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial services....
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David P. Kern
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Poway, California Licensed in California
Based in Poway, California, David P. Kern is a seasoned certified public accountant with more than 20 years of experience. His professional services i...
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David L. Brown
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Poway, California Licensed in Ohio
David L. Brown is a certified public accountant based in Poway, California. With over 15 years of experience, he offers a range of services to individ...
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Linda L. Grabowich-Duffy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Poway, California Licensed in California
Linda L. Grabowich-Duffy is a certified public accountant based in Poway, California. With over 15 years of experience in the field, she specializes i...
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Andrew F. Lavagnino
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Poway, California Licensed in California
Andrew F. Lavagnino is a certified public accountant based in Poway, California, with over 20 years of experience in serving various business structur...
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Laura A. Sakakeeny
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Poway, California Licensed in California
Laura A. Sakakeeny, a certified public accountant, has been serving Individuals and Families, Entrepreneurs and Startups in Poway, California for over...

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.