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James F. King
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Located in San Francisco, California, James F. King provides expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-siz...
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Matt R. Harper
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Matt R. Harper is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California. With over 15 years of experience, he provides services to family-o...
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Michael R. Guveiyian
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in New Jersey
Based in San Francisco, California, Michael R. Guveiyian provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized...
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Jennifer G. Chen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Based in San Francisco, California, Jennifer G. Chen is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized...
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Mary Lewin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in Idaho
Based in San Francisco, California, Mary Lewin has over 15 years of experience providing expert accounting services to a diverse range of clients. Her...
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Tamara S. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in Florida
Based in San Francisco, California, Tamara S. Johnson is a seasoned accounting professional with over 10 years of experience in tax and accounting ser...
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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...
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Rick R. Corcoran
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in Missouri
Based in San Francisco, California, Rick R. Corcoran has over 15 years of experience as a certified public accountant. He specializes in basic account...
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Lawrence M. Davis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in Georgia
Based in San Francisco, California, Lawrence M. Davis is a CPA with over 15 years of experience providing tailored accounting services to Family-Owned...
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Aaron P. Arnzen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in Ohio
Aaron P. Arnzen is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, with over 12 years of experience in providing accounting services...

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.