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Elena Y. Lim
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South San Francisco, California 94080
Elena Y. Lim has over 15 years of experience as a certified public accountant (CPA) in South San Francisco, California. She specializes in providing comprehensive accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses. Lim's expertise includes basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, as well as payroll processing and compliance. She maintains a strong focus on ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance for her clients.
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Mary M. Vitalich
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South San Francisco, California 94080
Mary M. Vitalich is a certified public accountant based in South San Francisco, California, with over 25 years of experience in tax preparation and compliance. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, making her a trusted resource for various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families. Additionally, she offers expert IRS representation and personalized individual and business tax return preparation, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and ensure accurate and timely filings.
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David J. Abecassis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South San Francisco, California 94080
Located in South San Francisco, California, David J. Abecassis is a seasoned accountant providing expert guidance to his clients. With over 10 years of experience in small business accounting and financial planning, he offers specialized services to meet the unique needs of his clients. His expertise includes retirement account tax reporting, tax planning and consulting, and basic accounting services for individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Mr. Abecassis' knowledge of financial regulations and tax laws enables him to provide sound advice on financial planning and small business accounting.
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Everett T. Grandbois
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South San Francisco, California 94080
Based in South San Francisco, California, Everett T. Grandbois offers specialized accounting services to individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and startups. A certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services. Notably, Grandbois provides effective IRS representation and financial statement compilation services, helping clients navigate complex financial issues.
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Raymond O. Eng
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South San Francisco, California 94080
Raymond O. Eng is a licensed CPA based in South San Francisco, California, with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services. He specializes in business tax services, tax compliance, and basic accounting services for family-owned enterprises, individuals, and families, including financial statement compilation and bookkeeping. Eng's services also include retirement account tax reporting, ensuring accurate and timely filings for his clients.
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David I. Coar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South San Francisco, California 94080
Based in South San Francisco, California, David I. Coar is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing accounting services to a diverse range of clients. His specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services enables him to cater to the unique needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. As a seasoned practitioner, David I. Coar offers specialized services including IRS representation and individual & business tax return preparation, helping his clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Selina N. Yuen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South San Francisco, California 94080
Selina N. Yuen is a certified public accountant in South San Francisco, California, with over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxation. Her practice focuses on individual and business tax return preparation, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services. With a specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, she serves a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families.
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Yihe Zheng
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South San Francisco, California 94080
Yihe Zheng is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in South San Francisco, California, with over 10 years of experience serving the accounting needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. Her expertise lies in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex financial situations and stay compliant with tax laws. Notably, Zheng specializes in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, with a keen eye for detail and a thorough understanding of financial regulations, including sales tax compliance.
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Paul D. Goldsmith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South San Francisco, California 94080
Based in South San Francisco, California, Paul D. Goldsmith brings over 15 years of experience in providing expert accounting support to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. His specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services enables him to offer tailored advice on tax planning and financial management. Paul Goldsmith's services encompass general accounting and advisory, allowing him to assist clients with various financial needs and goals.
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Jenny B. Lee
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location South San Francisco, California 94080
Jenny B. Lee is a certified public accountant based in South San Francisco, California, with over a decade of experience providing tax and accounting services. She offers individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory services, with a focus on tax compliance and small business accounting needs. Her expertise includes working with family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses, providing basic accounting services and ensuring accurate financial reporting and tax filings.

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.