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Showing 161 to 170 of 275 CPAs in Walnut Creek, California
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James D. Collins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94598
James D. Collins, a certified public accountant, has been practicing in Walnut Creek, California, for over 15 years, providing expert accounting and t...
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Julian M. Xavier
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94598
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Julian M. Xavier is a certified public accountant providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups in th...
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Gloriann F. Sasser
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94597
Gloriann F. Sasser, a certified public accountant, has over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses...
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Robert S. Bradley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94595
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Robert S. Bradley provides expertise in individual and business tax return preparation, as well as payroll processi...
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Shantha Krishnaswamy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94597
Shantha Krishnaswamy, a certified public accountant based in Walnut Creek, California, has provided accounting services to small and medium-sized busi...
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Eric Friedrichsen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94597
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Eric Friedrichsen serves as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of...
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Martin P. Coyne
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94598
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Martin P. Coyne is a seasoned tax and accounting professional with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in p...
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Jill M. Mathieson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94596
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Jill M. Mathieson is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience in providing financial gui...
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Eric C. Wauthy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94595
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Eric C. Wauthy has been providing accounting services since 2001. His practice focuses on tax planning and consulti...
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Helen V. Giuntoli
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94598
Helen V. Giuntoli is a CPA with extensive experience serving clients in Walnut Creek, California. She specializes in providing individual tax services...

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.