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Showing 61 to 70 of 275 CPAs in Walnut Creek, California
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Corey D. Ryan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94596
Located in Walnut Creek, California, Corey D. Ryan is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing expert financial guidan...
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Michael B. Batesole
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94598
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Michael B. Batesole provides comprehensive accounting services to a diverse clientele, including entrepreneurs and...
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Amy L. Laforteza
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94596
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Amy L. Laforteza has provided accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups in the area for over 10 years. Her...
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Brian K. Stephens
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94596
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Brian K. Stephens is a seasoned accountant with over 20 years of experience, providing expert guidance to small and...
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Scott R. Maurer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94596
Located in Walnut Creek, California, Scott R. Maurer is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance...
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William T. Seaway II
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94597
Based in Walnut Creek, California, William T. Seaway II specializes in providing expert financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and small busin...
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Benjamin Lau
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94596
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Benjamin Lau is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving various industries,...
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Robert A. Freda
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94597
Based in Walnut Creek, California, Robert A. Freda is a seasoned accounting professional with a decade of experience providing comprehensive tax and a...
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Sandra G. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94595
Sandra G. Smith is a seasoned professional located in Walnut Creek, California, providing accounting services to clients across the state. With over 1...
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David M. Breshears
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Walnut Creek, California 94597
David M. Breshears is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services to a diverse range of clients. B...

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.