Filter Results
San Mateo
Filter Results
San Mateo
Showing 1 to 10 of 232 CPAs in San Mateo, California
MB
Michael B. Lee
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California 94403
Located in San Mateo, California, Michael B. Lee is a seasoned tax professional with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax servi...
CM
Connie M. Tse
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California 94402
Based in San Mateo, California, Connie M. Tse is a seasoned accountant providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses in the area. With ov...
CS
Christopher S. Cooper
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California 94402
Based in San Mateo, California, Christopher S. Cooper is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving family-owned enterpris...
NM
Nancy M. Chau
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California 94404
Nancy M. Chau is a certified public accountant based in San Mateo, California. With over 12 years of experience in public accounting, she provides spe...
JG
James G. Gullo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California 94402
Based in San Mateo, California, James G. Gullo, CPA, brings over 17 years of experience in accounting and taxation to his clients. His areas of specia...
SS
Samuel S. Wong
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California 94401
Based in San Mateo, California, Samuel S. Wong is a certified public accountant providing accounting and tax services to small and medium-sized busine...
NX
Nancy X. Yang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California 94404
Nancy X. Yang is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving San Mateo, California. Her expertise spans basic accounting se...
FJ
Frank J. Espina
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California 94402
With over 15 years of experience as a certified public accountant, Frank J. Espina serves the San Mateo, California community with expertise in basic...
NP
Natalie P. England
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California 94402
Dedicated to providing accurate and timely accounting solutions, Natalie P. England offers a range of expert services to individuals and businesses in...
SL
Stephen L. Ware
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California 94402
Stephen L. Ware, a seasoned accountant, has been serving clients in San Mateo, California, for over 15 years. His areas of expertise include basic acc...

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.