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Brian C. Hill
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Brian C. Hill is a certified public accountant (CPA) providing financial guidance to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in Aliso Viejo,...
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Windy W. Ng
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Relying on her extensive experience of over 20 years, Windy W. Ng is a seasoned CPA serving the accounting needs of family-owned enterprises and small...
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Alan M. Ross
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Alan M. Ross is a certified public accountant based in Aliso Viejo, California, with over 20 years of experience providing expert accounting services...
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Maki Iizuka
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Based in Aliso Viejo, California, Maki Iizuka is a seasoned accounting professional with years of experience serving a variety of clients. Specializin...
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Mick L. Haake
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Mick L. Haake is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Aliso Viejo, California, with over two decades of experience serving the financial needs...
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Chadwick M. Hope
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Based in Aliso Viejo, California, Chadwick M. Hope has over 15 years of experience providing accounting and financial services to small and medium-siz...
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Katherine M. Whittingham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Katherine M. Whittingham is a certified public accountant based in Aliso Viejo, California, with over 10 years of experience in taxation and accountin...
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Miranda Robbins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Based in Aliso Viejo, California, Miranda Robbins is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in basic accounting services, small busin...
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Kathryn Furgal
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Kathryn Furgal is a certified public accountant based in Aliso Viejo, California, with over 10 years of experience providing financial expertise to fa...
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Michael A. Hulse
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Based in Aliso Viejo, California, Michael A. Hulse is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive financial...

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.