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Showing 21 to 30 of 41 CPAs in Sebastopol, California
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Ellen M. Vandelaarschot
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastopol, California 95472
Ellen M. Vandelaarschot is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in Sebastopol, California. Her expertise lies in basic accou...
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Mark R. Mcdonell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastopol, California 95472
Based in Sebastopol, California, Mark R. Mcdonell is a seasoned accountant with over 12 years of experience in providing tax and accounting services t...
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Ann M. Carinalli
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastopol, California 95472
Ann M. Carinalli is a certified public accountant serving individuals and small businesses in Sebastopol, California. With over 10 years of experience...
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Eileen S. Ahvenainen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastopol, California 95472
Based in Sebastopol, California, Eileen S. Ahvenainen provides accounting services to individuals, families, and various business structures, includin...
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James R. Reynolds
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastopol, California 95472
Based in Sebastopol, California, James R. Reynolds is a seasoned accountant with a strong background in financial planning and general accounting. Wit...
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George P. Raymond
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastopol, California 95472
Based in Sebastopol, California, George P. Raymond provides accounting services to clients across various industries. With over 15 years of experience...
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Michael D. Hennen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastopol, California 95472
Based in Sebastopol, California, Michael D. Hennen is a seasoned certified public accountant with expertise in serving family-owned enterprises and sm...
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Clarence W. Younger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastopol, California 95472
Located in Sebastopol, California, Clarence W. Younger provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. With over 15...
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Jane M. Baker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastopol, California 95472
Based in Sebastopol, California, Jane M. Baker is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized busine...
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Bernard J. Rosa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sebastopol, California 95473
Bernard J. Rosa, a Sebastopol, California-based Certified Public Accountant, has been providing accounting services to small and medium-sized business...

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.