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Showing 11 to 20 of 232 CPAs in San Mateo, California
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Alfred M. Clavelli
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California Licensed in California
Located in San Mateo, California, Alfred M. Clavelli is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience in providing expert financ...
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Nancy X. Yang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California Licensed in California
Nancy X. Yang is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving San Mateo, California. Her expertise spans basic accounting se...
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Anita M. Yuen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California Licensed in California
Located in San Mateo, California, Anita M. Yuen provides expert accounting services to clients in various business structures, including S-corporation...
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Kai-Nam K. Ching
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California Licensed in Wisconsin
Kai-Nam K. Ching is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial solutions to small and medium-sized business...
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Dana L. Saxe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California Licensed in Virginia
Dana L. Saxe is a certified public accountant based in San Mateo, California. With over 12 years of experience, she provides individual and business t...
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Stephen L. Ware
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California Licensed in California
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...
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David A. Candler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California Licensed in California
David A. Candler, a certified public accountant based in San Mateo, California, offers financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as in...
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Dileep Makhija
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California Licensed in Nevada
Dileep Makhija is a certified public accountant based in San Mateo, California, with over 20 years of experience. He provides financial planning and b...
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Christopher S. Cooper
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California Licensed in Michigan
Based in San Mateo, California, Christopher S. Cooper is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving family-owned enterpris...
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Joseph W. Ram
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Mateo, California Licensed in California
Located in San Mateo, California, Joseph W. Ram is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well a...

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.