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Natalie M. Yumlu
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Hollywood, California 90069
Natalie M. Yumlu, a certified public accountant based in West Hollywood, California, brings over 15 years of experience in general accounting and advisory services. Her practice focuses on providing financial guidance to individuals and families, as well as small business owners and entrepreneurs operating various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Natalie specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and financial obligations.
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Jason T. Low
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Hollywood, California 90069
Jason T. Low is a certified public accountant based in West Hollywood, California, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses, particularly those with various business structures. His services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as tax planning and consulting to ensure clients' financial stability and compliance. With a specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, Mr. Low helps clients navigate complex financial situations and make informed decisions about their businesses.
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Michael D. Shumate
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Hollywood, California 90069
Michael Shumate is a certified public accountant based in West Hollywood, California, with over 20 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His practice specializes in providing basic accounting services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, to help clients maintain accurate financial records. Additionally, Shumate offers sales tax compliance services to ensure businesses meet their tax obligations and avoid penalties. A certified public accountant with a strong understanding of tax compliance, Shumate serves clients in the areas of individual tax services, providing guidance on tax planning and preparation.
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Marc R. Palotay
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Hollywood, California 90069
Based in West Hollywood, California, Marc R. Palotay provides a range of accounting services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, to meet the diverse needs of his clients. With over years of experience, specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, Palotay has developed expertise in addressing the unique accounting requirements of family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. Notably, he assists clients with sales tax compliance, ensuring they remain in good standing with the relevant authorities and can focus on their core business operations.
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Johanna E. Zimmerman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Hollywood, California 90069
Johanna E. Zimmerman is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience serving clients in West Hollywood, California. Her expertise lies in providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, as well as tax planning and consulting, to individuals and businesses across various industries. With a specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, Johanna helps entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises navigate complex financial challenges and make informed decisions.
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Richard E. Shephard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Hollywood, California 90069
Richard E. Shephard is a licensed certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in West Hollywood, California. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, he provides expert guidance to family-owned enterprises and individuals, ensuring accurate and timely financial management. Shephard's expertise in individual and business tax return preparation and retirement account tax reporting enables his clients to navigate complex financial regulations with confidence.
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Denise S. Kotlarenko
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Hollywood, California 90069
Denise S. Kotlarenko is a certified public accountant based in West Hollywood, California. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation, she provides expert guidance on sales tax compliance, tax planning, and consulting to help clients navigate complex financial regulations. Denise specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance solutions to individuals, families, and small to medium-sized businesses in the Los Angeles area.
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Harlan Levinson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Hollywood, California 90069
Harlan Levinson is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing financial guidance to diverse clients. Located in West Hollywood, California, his expertise spans business tax services, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, catering to various business structures and entrepreneurs. He offers specialized support in payroll processing and compliance, ensuring seamless management of company finances.
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Charles H. Shapiro
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Hollywood, California 90069
Based in West Hollywood, California, Charles H. Shapiro provides accounting expertise to a diverse range of clients. With over 15 years of experience serving various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, he specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services. He offers payroll processing and compliance services, in addition to preparing individual and business tax returns, helping small and medium-sized businesses navigate complex tax regulations.
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J. D. Lindgren
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location West Hollywood, California 90069
J. D. Lindgren is a certified public accountant based in West Hollywood, California. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation, Lindgren has developed a specialization in serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families, in their financial needs. His expertise includes sales tax compliance and individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring accuracy and timely filings for his clients. Lindgren's services also encompass basic accounting services, such as financial statement preparation and budgeting, to support the growth and financial stability of his clients.

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.