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Cory P. Chung
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Cory P. Chung is a certified public accountant based in South Pasadena, California, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to...
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James L. Greff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
James L. Greff is a licensed CPA and accountant based in South Pasadena, California. He has over 20 years of experience in providing general accountin...
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Mark M. Chen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
As a seasoned accountant in South Pasadena, California, Mark M. Chen has over 15 years of experience in providing accurate and timely financial servic...
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Shang-Ling Huang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Based in South Pasadena, California, Shang-Ling Huang brings over 15 years of experience to her practice as a certified public accountant. With a focu...
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Lee-Min Doo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Located in South Pasadena, California, Lee-Min Doo is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. Her practice specializes in prov...
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Margaret M. Lee
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Based in South Pasadena, California, Margaret M. Lee provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses. With over 10...
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Patrick S. Harmon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
With over 15 years of experience in accounting, Patrick S. Harmon provides financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized bu...
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Lei Shi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Based in South Pasadena, California, Lei Shi is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as va...
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Andrew E. Krinock
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
With over 20 years of experience in financial management, Andrew E. Krinock is a certified public accountant serving the South Pasadena, California co...
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Mark V. Strople
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Mark V. Strople is a certified public accountant based in South Pasadena, California, with over 15 years of experience serving a diverse range of clie...

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.