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Harold K. Switzer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Harold K. Switzer is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California. With over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidanc...
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Michael Cecchini
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in Florida
Based in San Francisco, California, Michael Cecchini serves the accounting needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. W...
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John D. Southard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in Kentucky
John D. Southard, a certified public accountant, has been serving the San Francisco area for over 15 years. His expertise lies in providing basic acco...
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Brian Y. Gibbs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in Virginia
Brian Y. Gibbs is a licensed certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxati...
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Joseph A. Abbott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
With over 15 years of experience, Joseph A. Abbott provides expert accounting services to clients in San Francisco, California. A certified public acc...
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Niall J. Murphy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Niall J. Murphy is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, bringing over 10 years of expertise in tax and financial matters...
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Cassie L. Mcgruder
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in Kentucky
Cassie L. Mcgruder, a San Francisco-based CPA, has been providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses since 2005. Her expertise lies in i...
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John L. Keel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
John L. Keel is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, with over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to va...
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Ashley L. Marks
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Based in San Francisco, California, Ashley L. Marks specializes in providing financial planning and small business accounting services. With years of...
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Joseph B. Cyr
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Joseph B. Cyr is a CPA based in San Francisco, California, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized bu...

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.