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Showing 151 to 160 of 275 CPAs in Walnut Creek, California
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Adam K. Fragen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94595
Located in Walnut Creek, California, Adam K. Fragen brings over 10 years of experience in accounting services to his clients. He specializes in provid...
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Loren C. Delmonico
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94596
Loren C. Delmonico, a seasoned accountant, offers in-depth financial guidance to clients in Walnut Creek, California. With over 15 years of experienc...
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James P. Duffy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94596
Based in Walnut Creek, California, James P. Duffy provides comprehensive accounting and tax services to entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. Wi...
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David E. Rinehart
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94598
David E. Rinehart, a CPA based in Walnut Creek, California, has been providing accounting services to clients in the region for over 15 years. Special...
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John E. Drury
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94596
Based in Walnut Creek, California, John E. Drury has over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services. His expertise lies in tax planning...
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Laurel A. Chatoff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94598
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Laurel A. Chatoff is a seasoned accounting professional with considerable experience in the field. She provides com...
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Patricia A. Hurst
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94597
Patricia A. Hurst is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving clients in the Walnut Creek, California area. With over 15 years of experience in fin...
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Bakulesh P. Patel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94598
Located in Walnut Creek, California, Bakulesh P. Patel brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation to his clients. He specializes in...
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Leslie O. Dawson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94596
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Leslie O. Dawson is a certified public accountant with expertise in financial planning and tax compliance. With ove...
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Charles M. Corich
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94596
Charles M. Corich is a licensed CPA based in Walnut Creek, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to small and...

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.