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Showing 161 to 167 of 167 CPAs in Sherman Oaks, California
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Eleanor M. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sherman Oaks, California 91403
Eleanor M. Johnson is a certified public accountant in Sherman Oaks, California, bringing over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial serv...
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Craig A. Wiseman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sherman Oaks, California 91423
Craig Wiseman is a Sherman Oaks, California-based certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. He focuses on providing comprehensive...
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Scott R. Golditch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sherman Oaks, California 91423
Based in Sherman Oaks, California, Scott R. Golditch has been providing accounting services for over 15 years. His practice focuses on general account...
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Andre Agababian
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sherman Oaks, California 91403
Andre Agababian, a certified public accountant based in Sherman Oaks, California, has been providing accounting services for over 15 years. His practi...
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Pamela L. Ehrlich
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sherman Oaks, California 91403
Pamela L. Ehrlich is a certified public accountant based in Sherman Oaks, California, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and adviso...
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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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Steven M. Richards
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sherman Oaks, California 91403
Based in Sherman Oaks, California, Steven M. Richards is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise...

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.