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Andria H. Yeo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Andria H. Yeo is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, with over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax services. Sh...
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Kristen G. Davis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Kristen G. Davis, a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, provides tax planning and consulting services to individual and bu...
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Todd S. Hankin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Todd S. Hankin, a seasoned CPA with over 20 years of experience, provides comprehensive accounting services to individuals and families in San Francis...
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Christopher J. Giordano
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Based in San Francisco, California, Christopher J. Giordano provides financial guidance and expertise to individuals and families, as well as family-o...
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Goldwyn K. Ling
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in Wisconsin
Based in San Francisco, California, Goldwyn K. Ling provides accounting and tax services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. With over 15 y...
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John M. Schaefer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in Oregon
Based in San Francisco, California, John M. Schaefer offers expert accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesse...
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Christopher Z. Nixon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in California
Located in San Francisco, California, Christopher Z. Nixon is a seasoned CPA with over 15 years of experience providing bookkeeping and financial stat...
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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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Dee M. Trivette
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in North Carolina
Dee M. Trivette is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startu...
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Jill A. Lervold
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California Licensed in Nevada
Jill A. Lervold is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and advi...

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.