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Julie L. Golton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
San Francisco-based CPA Julie L. Golton offers expert tax planning and consulting services to help individuals and families navigate complex financial...
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Michael E. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
As a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, Michael E. Smith has been providing financial guidance to businesses and individu...
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Ying Y. Huang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Located in San Francisco, California, Ying Y. Huang is a professional certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in accounting and ta...
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Joseph R. Muir
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Joseph R. Muir, a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, brings over 15 years of experience to his clients in the San Francis...
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Laura D. Banchini
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Based in San Francisco, California, Laura D. Banchini provides financial guidance to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. Wi...
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Chun-Yu Cheung
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Based in San Francisco, California, Chun-Yu Cheung is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving a diverse range of client...
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Qiqi Wei
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Qiqi Wei, a seasoned CPA with over a decade of experience, caters to entrepreneurs and startups in San Francisco, California. Her expertise spans basi...
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Johnny R. Calvert
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Johnny R. Calvert provides a range of services to meet the unique needs of San Francisco-based...
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Michael R. Cunha
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in San Francisco, California, Michael R. Cunha provides financial counsel and support to entrepreneurs and startups. With over 10 years of exper...
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Steven J. Barr
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in New York
Based in San Francisco, California, Steven J. Barr has been a practicing CPA for over 15 years, providing financial guidance to family-owned enterpris...

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.