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Showing 21 to 30 of 87 CPAs in South Pasadena, California
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Junell A. Mackey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Junell A. Mackey is a certified public accountant (CPA) in South Pasadena, California. With over 15 years of experience, Mackey specializes in providi...
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Hartley E. Jackson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91031
Hartley E. Jackson is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) based in South Pasadena, California, with over two decades of experience serving cl...
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Cherisse C. Ratan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Cherisse C. Ratan is an experienced certified public accountant and accounting professional with extensive knowledge in the field of basic accounting...
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Leeaudry Goss
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Based in South Pasadena, California, Leeaudry Goss is a seasoned public accountant with over a decade of experience providing expert financial guidanc...
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Gerald J. Kastner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Gerald J. Kastner is a resident of South Pasadena, California, bringing over 20 years of experience in accounting to his work with clients across vari...
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Yu-Chi Lee
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Yu-Chi Lee, a certified public accountant based in South Pasadena, California, provides comprehensive financial guidance to individuals and businesses...
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Jason E. Lucas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Jason E. Lucas is a certified public accountant based in South Pasadena, California, with over 15 years of experience serving a diverse clientele. His...
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Wendy S. Kerfoot
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Located in South Pasadena, California, Wendy S. Kerfoot has over 20 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to individuals and...
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Dayle N. Rosa-Tom
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Based in South Pasadena, California, Dayle N. Rosa-Tom is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing tax and accounti...
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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...

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.