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Showing 111 to 120 of 140 CPAs in San Rafael, California
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Catherine J. Connolly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Rafael, California 94901
Catherine J. Connolly is a certified public accountant in San Rafael, California, with over 15 years of experience providing expert financial guidance...
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Andrew Stokes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Rafael, California 94901
Based in San Rafael, California, Andrew Stokes is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in tax planning and consulting. He provides...
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Henrietta C. Moss
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Rafael, California 94903
Established in San Rafael, California, Henrietta C. Moss provides financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and...
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Benjamin R. Gross
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Rafael, California 94903
Benjamin R. Gross, a certified public accountant based in San Rafael, California, has over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to smal...
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Meredith L. Gendron
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Rafael, California 94903
Meredith L. Gendron is a certified public accountant based in San Rafael, California, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax se...
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William D. Powers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Rafael, California 94903
Based in San Rafael, California, William D. Powers has over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as wel...
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Kathleen R. Schaum
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Rafael, California 94903
Kathleen R. Schaum is a certified public accountant with 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to clients in San Rafael, California. She...
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Richard J. Hayes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Rafael, California 94901
Richard J. Hayes is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience in San Rafael, California. His areas of specialization includ...
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Susan A. Kreusch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Rafael, California 94901
Based in San Rafael, California, Susan A. Kreusch has nearly two decades of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized busines...
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Shawn R. Coutu
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Rafael, California 94901
Shawn R. Coutu, a licensed CPA, offers his expertise to clients in San Rafael, California, with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in providi...

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.