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Showing 31 to 40 of 87 CPAs in South Pasadena, California
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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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Kristen N. Dahlstrom
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Kristen N. Dahlstrom is a certified public accountant based in South Pasadena, California. With over 10 years of experience, she provides a range of a...
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Marc I. Walton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Marc I. Walton provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families in the South Pasadena, California area....
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William R. Vasquez
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
William R. Vasquez is a certified public accountant based in South Pasadena, California, with over 15 years of experience. He provides specialized acc...
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Jeremy R. Calva
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Located in South Pasadena, California, Jeremy R. Calva is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting and t...
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Kenneth S. Vietzke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Based in South Pasadena, California, Kenneth S. Vietzke is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in accounting and taxation. With ov...
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Ellen Wood
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Based in South Pasadena, California, Ellen Wood provides general accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs,...
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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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David L. Lasell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South Pasadena, California 91030
Located in South Pasadena, California, David L. Lasell provides comprehensive accounting services to individuals and families, as well as various busi...
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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...

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.