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Showing 1 to 10 of 167 CPAs in Sherman Oaks, California
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James G. Karp
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sherman Oaks, California 91403
Located in Sherman Oaks, California, James G. Karp offers a variety of accounting services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and s...
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David Kovacs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sherman Oaks, California 91423
Providing expert guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises, David Kovacs offers a range of accounting services. With...
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Joel M. Epstein
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sherman Oaks, California 91423
Based in Sherman Oaks, California, Joel M. Epstein has been providing accounting services to clients in the Los Angeles area since 2005. With over 17...
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Philip I. Tesler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sherman Oaks, California 91403
Philip I. Tesler is a seasoned accounting professional based in Sherman Oaks, California. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he provides e...
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Rosemary S. Takanashi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sherman Oaks, California 91423
Rosemary S. Takanashi, a certified public accountant with experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, has been based in Sherman Oaks, California, s...
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Martin S. Fort
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sherman Oaks, California 91423
Martin S. Fort, a certified public accountant, has over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses in th...
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Thomas K. Koiso
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sherman Oaks, California 91403
Based in Sherman Oaks, California, Thomas K. Koiso is a licensed CPA with extensive experience in tax planning and consulting for individuals and fami...
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Sarah B. Engelman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sherman Oaks, California 91403
Located in Sherman Oaks, California, Sarah B. Engelman has provided accounting services to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, as well as Individuals a...
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Teresa M. Motter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sherman Oaks, California 91423
Based in Sherman Oaks, California, Teresa M. Motter provides personalized accounting solutions to individuals and families, as well as small businesse...
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Dean M. Atkinson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sherman Oaks, California 91403
Dean M. Atkinson, a certified public accountant based in Sherman Oaks, California, brings over 25 years of experience in providing tailored accounting...

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.