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Showing 221 to 230 of 275 CPAs in Walnut Creek, California
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Carlos M. Aguilar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94598
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Carlos M. Aguilar is a seasoned accounting professional with expertise in general accounting and advisory services....
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Sarah R. Schoech
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94596
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Sarah R. Schoech is a highly experienced Certified Public Accountant with over 10 years of expertise in providing c...
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Alexandria J. Burden
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94596
Alexandria J. Burden is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Walnut Creek, California, with over a decade of experience in public accounting....
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Marcel P. Konrad
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94598
Marcel P. Konrad, a seasoned public accountant based in Walnut Creek, California, offers expertise in tax planning and consulting, payroll processing,...
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Marion E. Gedeon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94598
Marion E. Gedeon, a certified public accountant based in Walnut Creek, California, has over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized busi...
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Daniel J. Hall
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94597
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Daniel J. Hall has over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise to entrepreneurs and family-owned ente...
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Eric K. Yamabayashi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94597
Located in Walnut Creek, California, Eric K. Yamabayashi is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in financial services. His...
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Jenna N. Taylor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94597
Jenna N. Taylor is a certified public accountant based in Walnut Creek, California, with over 10 years of experience providing financial guidance to e...
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Hilary B. Harwood
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94596
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Hilary B. Harwood is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting service...
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Ed Roberts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94596
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Ed Roberts is a seasoned accountant with over 16 years of experience in providing expert accounting services to ind...

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.