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Showing 11 to 17 of 17 CPAs in Ripon, California
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Paul J. Vanderveen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ripon, California 95366
Based in Ripon, California, Paul J. Vanderveen has over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise covers basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, ensuring clients receive personalized guidance to meet their unique business needs. Mr. Vanderveen specializes in sales tax compliance and IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax matters and resolve disputes efficiently.
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Anita R. Vander Veen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ripon, California 95366
Raised in Ripon, California, Anita R. Vander Veen offers expertise to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With over 20 years of experience in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, her specialization has helped numerous local clients navigate complex financial regulations. Vander Veen's services include payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payments, as well as sales tax compliance, guaranteeing adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
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Rachael E. Hamilton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ripon, California 95366
Rachael E. Hamilton is a certified public accountant serving clients in Ripon, California. With over 10 years of experience, she provides individual and business tax return preparation, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services. Her area of expertise includes basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. Hamilton's clients benefit from her attention to detail and ability to navigate complex tax laws.
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Karen L. Scholten
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ripon, California 95366
Karen L. Scholten is a certified public accountant with a private practice in Ripon, California, serving the community since 1990. With expertise in tax planning and consulting, as well as IRS representation, she provides personalized guidance to help individuals and small and medium-sized businesses navigate complex financial matters. Her focus on basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services enables her clients to make informed decisions and achieve their financial goals. As a seasoned professional, Karen L. Scholten brings a deep understanding of the tax laws and regulations affecting individuals and businesses in the region.
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Ann M. Godfrey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ripon, California 95366
Ann M. Godfrey is a certified public accountant based in Ripon, California, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, with a particular focus on tax planning and consulting. Godfrey's expertise includes preparing and reviewing tax returns for retirement accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations. Serving the San Joaquin Valley area, Ann M. Godfrey brings a wealth of knowledge to her clients, guiding them through complex financial decisions and ensuring their financial well-being.
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Kathaleen I. De Salles
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ripon, California 95366
Raised in Ripon, California, Kathaleen I. De Salles has over a decade of experience providing accounting services to her local community. As a certified public accountant (CPA), De Salles offers a range of services including individual and business tax return preparation and tax planning and consulting. Her specialization in basic accounting services and individual tax services, as well as business tax services, has allowed her to effectively address the diverse financial needs of clients in various settings, such as individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises.
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Paul V. Anema
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ripon, California 95366
Based in Ripon, California, Paul V. Anema is a seasoned accounting professional with years of experience in providing expert financial guidance. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups. Anema's services cover individual and business tax return preparation, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations.

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.