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Showing 31 to 40 of 77 CPAs in Paradise Valley, Arizona
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Louise W. Sumner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253
Based in Paradise Valley, Arizona, Louise W. Sumner is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. Her expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as sales tax compliance, ensuring that clients meet all relevant tax obligations. With a strong background in financial planning, Sumner helps clients make informed decisions about their financial futures.
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Lenore P. Lancaster
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253
Lenore P. Lancaster is a certified public accountant based in Paradise Valley, Arizona, with over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to individuals and families. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, with a focus on serving family-owned enterprises. Notably, she specializes in retirement account tax reporting, helping clients manage their tax obligations and maximize their retirement savings. Additionally, she offers payroll processing and compliance services to ensure businesses stay up to date with tax laws and regulations.
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Kirk W. Mathers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253
Kirk W. Mathers, a certified public accountant based in Paradise Valley, Arizona, has over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses. His specialization in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services enables him to cater to the diverse needs of his clients, including family-owned enterprises. As a seasoned accountant, Mathers represents clients before the IRS and provides general accounting and advisory services to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
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Laurie A. Barnes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253
Laurie A. Barnes, CPA, is a certified public accountant based in Paradise Valley, Arizona, with over 20 years of experience in the field. She provides general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs, helping them navigate financial complexities and achieve their goals. Barnes specializes in individual tax services, tax compliance, and retirement account tax reporting, offering expert guidance on tax planning and preparation.
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Candace B. Tooke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253
Candace B. Tooke is a certified public accountant based in Paradise Valley, Arizona, with over 15 years of experience in tax and accounting services. Her expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, tax planning, and consulting for entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small to medium-sized businesses. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, Candace provides comprehensive financial guidance to clients in the Phoenix area.
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Jess R. Finerman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253
Based in Paradise Valley, Arizona, Jess R. Finerman is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience servicing small and medium-sized businesses, including family-owned enterprises. Her specialization in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance enables her to provide expert guidance on financial management, tax planning, and regulatory compliance. Finerman's expertise extends to payroll processing and sales tax compliance, ensuring businesses meet all financial reporting and tax obligations.
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Don C. Merrell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253
Based in Paradise Valley, Arizona, Don C. Merrell is a qualified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing expert financial guidance to various business structures. His specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting has helped numerous entrepreneurs and startups navigate complex financial landscapes. Merrell's services include tax planning and consulting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, catering to the specific needs of his clients in the S-Corp, partnership, and LLC industries.
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James L. Ruzicka
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253
James L. Ruzicka is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Paradise Valley, Arizona, with over 15 years of experience in tax and accounting services. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting for various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. Ruzicka prepares individual and business tax returns, and ensures sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and maintain accurate records.
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James L. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253
Based in Paradise Valley, Arizona, James L. Johnson has been providing accounting services for over 15 years. His expertise includes basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. Johnson's portfolio of services also encompasses retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax matters efficiently.
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David A. Walls
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253
Based in Paradise Valley, Arizona, David A. Walls is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to family-owned enterprises and individuals. Specializing in business tax services, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, Walls offers expertise in areas including payroll processing and compliance, individual and business tax return preparation. His years of experience have equipped him to navigate complex tax laws and provide accurate, timely service to his clients in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Arizona's growing CPA market serves a rapidly expanding population and diverse business environment. The Arizona State Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester hours of education for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing professional education every two years, including 4 hours of ethics and 8 hours in accounting or auditing subjects.

Key Tax Considerations: Arizona has a flat corporate income tax rate and individual income tax ranging from 2.55% to 4.50%. CPAs commonly handle transaction privilege (sales) tax, property tax appeals for the booming real estate market, and retirement income planning for the large retiree population. Multi-state taxation is common due to winter residents and cross-border business with Mexico.

Industry Specializations: Real estate development and property management, technology and semiconductor manufacturing, healthcare, tourism and hospitality, and retirement communities are key practice areas. Phoenix and Scottsdale host numerous firms specializing in high-net-worth individuals, while Tucson focuses on government contracting and university-related services.

For CPA Professionals: The Arizona Society of CPAs provides extensive resources and networking opportunities. The Phoenix metropolitan area dominates the market but creates strong competition. Smaller markets like Tucson, Flagstaff, and Prescott offer lifestyle benefits with less competitive environments. The state's continued population growth creates expanding opportunities.