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Showing 201 to 210 of 275 CPAs in Walnut Creek, California
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Gerald K. Wu
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California Licensed in California
Gerald K. Wu is a certified public accountant based in Walnut Creek, California, with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized busin...
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Ryan P. Kaetzel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California Licensed in California
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Ryan P. Kaetzel provides general accounting and advisory services, as well as individual and business tax return pr...
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Milind C. Nagnoor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California Licensed in California
Milind C. Nagnoor, a certified public accountant in Walnut Creek, California, has been serving the accounting needs of entrepreneurs and small to medi...
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William M. Messana
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California Licensed in Michigan
Based in Walnut Creek, California, William M. Messana provides financial guidance to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and...
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Jake R. Cunningham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California Licensed in California
Located in Walnut Creek, California, Jake R. Cunningham provides expert financial guidance to individuals and businesses in the region. With over a de...
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Linda M. Kersten
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California Licensed in California
Linda M. Kersten is a certified public accountant based in Walnut Creek, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services...
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Magometragim E. Kisriev
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California Licensed in California
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Magometragim E. Kisriev is a certified public accountant providing financial services to a diverse range of clients...
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Kimberly J. Sokoloff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California Licensed in California
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Michelle T. Schimberg
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California Licensed in California
Michelle T. Schimberg is a certified public accountant based in Walnut Creek, California, with over a decade of experience in the field. She specializ...
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John M. Olson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California Licensed in California
Based in Walnut Creek, California, John M. Olson is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing financial solutions to family...

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.