Lynn “Ms. California Tax” Freer works closely with all state tax agencies and is often consulted for input on policy decisions. She always has the inside information on what's happening at the state level because she devotes herself full time to analyzing, writing about, and teaching California tax law. Lynn speaks at Spidell's annual Fall Federal and California Tax Update Seminar.

Wayne has been a CPA in California since 1971 and is a member of the California Society of CPAs. His practice emphasizes individual tax return preparation and he has prepared over 500 returns annually for approximately 35 years. He has been a regular speaker for Spidell Publishing for over 10 years and speaks at Spidell's annual Fall Federal and California Tax Update Seminar.

Steve specializes in individual returns. In practice for more than 35 years, his firm has averaged more than 750 returns per year. Steve has brought extensive tax knowledge to seminar audiences for more than 15 years. Steve speaks at Spidell's annual Fall Federal and California Tax Update Seminar.

Steve is a sole practitioner whose practice emphasizes small business accounting and income tax. Steve was also an instructor at Los Angeles Valley College for 15 years. Steve speaks at Spidell's annual Fall Federal and California Tax Update Seminar. Attendees appreciate his practical approach to tax issues.

Renée Rodda, JD, is editor of Spidell’s California Taxletter® and Analysis & Explanation of California Taxes, and associate editor of Spidell’s Elder Client Planner™ newsletter. Renée lectures extensively on tax issues that impact California taxpayers and aging Americans. She has authored numerous articles and publications including “A Practical Guide to Trusts” as well as self-study courses and webinars, including a course on the complicated issues facing California Registered Domestic Partners. She is a graduate of Chapman University School of Law with a Tax Law Emphasis.

Tim is associate editor of Spidell's California Taxletter® and editor of Spidell’s Analysis & Explanation of California Taxes™ and Spidell’s Elder Client Planner™. Tim presented Spidell’s “Big Form Changes” webinar. He has authored innumerable articles, reports, and self-studies on tax, financial and accounting matters. He has a Bachelor of Science in business administration (accounting) from California State University, Long Beach and a Master of Science in taxation from Golden Gate University.

Robert is a partner with the firm McNally & Manton, CPAs Inc., serving the Orange County and Los Angeles areas for over 35 years. Estate and trust taxation has been his niche and specialty for over 20 years. He teaches estate and trust seminars, including in-house programs for large firms. He is known for his to-the-point speaking style and his ability to provide practical solutions to everyday situations.

Debra, founder of Petersen Law, specializes in tax and estate planning and is an adjunct professor with the University of Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law. Debra worked for the California Franchise Tax Board for 18 years, and prior to that, worked for Arthur Andersen & Co. and Coopers & Lybrand.

Arturo is a former Board of Accountancy investigator, a nationally recognized public speaker, researcher, and seminar leader with over 25 years of experience in taxation, ethics, standards of practice, and internal quality control. Art owns and operates his own public accountancy firm offering services to both the public and private sectors. He represents CPAs before the California Board of Accountancy’s disciplinary committee, provides litigation support, performs peer reviews, and offers advisory services concerning all aspects of ethical practice.