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Elaine E. Lavell-Sullivan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California Licensed in California
Elaine E. Lavell-Sullivan brings over 20 years of experience as a certified public accountant to clients in Sonoma, California, offering specialized e...
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Kathleen Gilmour
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California Licensed in California
Kathleen Gilmour is a certified public accountant residing in Sonoma, California. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in providing basic...
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Janice K. Hanson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California Licensed in California
Based in Sonoma, California, Janice K. Hanson has been providing accounting services for more than 15 years. Her expertise includes serving family-own...
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W. D. Harding
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California Licensed in Ohio
W. D. Harding is a certified public accountant based in Sonoma, California, with over 10 years of experience serving individuals and businesses in the...
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Donald R. Younghusband
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California Licensed in California
Located in Sonoma, California, Donald R. Younghusband provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups as well as various business structure...
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Norval W. Jasper
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California Licensed in California
Based in Sonoma, California, Norval W. Jasper is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in the field, spanning over 20 years. He...
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Robert L. Withrow
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California Licensed in California
Based in Sonoma, California, Robert L. Withrow is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to various b...
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Benjamin A. Hardisty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California Licensed in California
Benjamin A. Hardisty is a certified public accountant in Sonoma, California, with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in providing basic accou...
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Morton M. Rubin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California Licensed in California
Morton M. Rubin is a certified public accountant based in Sonoma, California, with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in providing tax compli...
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John L. Monro
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sonoma, California Licensed in Oregon
Based in Sonoma, California, John L. Monro is a seasoned finance professional with over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting serv...

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.