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Showing 61 to 70 of 84 CPAs in Whittier, California
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Melody L. Graham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Whittier, California 90606
Based in Whittier, California, Melody L. Graham provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, including various business structures such...
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Gary A. Cates
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Whittier, California 90602
Gary A. Cates is a certified public accountant located in Whittier, California, with over 15 years of experience in financial planning and tax complia...
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Stephen M. Mcnamara
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Whittier, California 90601
Stephen M. Mcnamara is a licensed CPA and accountant based in Whittier, California. With over 20 years of experience in financial services, he special...
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William A. Kaholokula
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Whittier, California 90604
Based in Whittier, California, William A. Kaholokula is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience, offering his expertise to...
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Matthew J. Sand
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Whittier, California 90601
Matthew J. Sand is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing general accounting and advisory services to entrepreneu...
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Kevin K. Watson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Whittier, California 90603
Kevin K. Watson is a licensed certified public accountant based in Whittier, California, with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and...
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Allen F. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Whittier, California 90601
Located in Whittier, California, Allen F. Smith is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. Sp...
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Jocelyn Y. Bates
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Whittier, California 90604
Jocelyn Y. Bates is a certified public accountant with a presence in Whittier, California. With over 10 years of experience in the field, she special...
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Maria C. Orellana
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Whittier, California 90602
Maria C. Orellana is a certified public accountant based in Whittier, California, with over 10 years of experience in providing financial guidance to...
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Young C. Ahn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Whittier, California 90602
Based in Whittier, California, Young C. Ahn offers professional accounting services to entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses. With over...

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.