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Showing 51 to 84 of 84 CPAs in Whittier, California
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Christine W. Wong
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Chris T. Sakamoto
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Carlos E. Carrasco
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Margaret A. Wagner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Adrian M. Ahumada
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Mei-Hwa M. Meng
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Thomas M. Saunders
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Alma J. Herrera
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Daniel J. Gaytan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Kenneth R. Shrainer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Melody L. Graham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Gary A. Cates
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Stephen M. Mcnamara
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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William A. Kaholokula
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Matthew J. Sand
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Kevin K. Watson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Allen F. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Jocelyn Y. Bates
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Maria C. Orellana
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Young C. Ahn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Lorelei L. Lambert
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Roy Faulkinbury
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Nicholas S. Teel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Philip L. Liberatore
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Raymond R. Maxwell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Yuka Takano
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Sean D. Shockley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Lisa M. Tokarse
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Melissa A. Dea
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Christine L. Reinarts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Kyoko E. Kobayashi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Leslie L. Peauroi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Sheldon M. Hay
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California
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Burton Arrington
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Whittier, California

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.