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Roberta M. Sexton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Atascadero, California 93422
Located in Atascadero, California, Roberta M. Sexton brings over 25 years of experience as a certified public accountant. Her expertise lies in providing individual and business tax return preparation services, as well as IRS representation to businesses and individuals navigating complex tax matters. Roberta's specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting enables her to cater to a wide range of clients, including various business structures such as S-Corps and family-owned enterprises.
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Scott R. Hayner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Atascadero, California 93422
Located in Atascadero, California, Scott R. Hayner is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial consultation and tax preparation services. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, Hayner offers a range of expertise to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. His services include payroll processing & compliance, allowing businesses to stay up-to-date with the latest regulations, and retirement account tax reporting, ensuring accurate and timely tax filings.
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Dyann M. Shepard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Atascadero, California 93422
A certified public accountant based in Atascadero, California, Dyann M. Shepard has over 20 years of experience providing tax planning and consulting services to individual and business clients. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, ensuring accurate financial records and tax compliance, as well as individual tax services catering to the needs of self-employed entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. She prepares individual and business tax returns, leveraging her expertise to help clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Susan D. Huntley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Atascadero, California 93422
Susan D. Huntley is a certified public accountant practicing in Atascadero, California, with over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services to small businesses and family-owned enterprises, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. Huntley also provides payroll processing and compliance services, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, to clients in the Central Coast region. She serves a diverse range of clients, offering tailored accounting solutions to meet their unique needs and goals.
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Ronald C. Skaggs
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Atascadero, California 93422
Ronald C. Skaggs, a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), has been serving clients in Atascadero, California, for over 15 years. His expertise lies in providing comprehensive tax planning and consulting services, ensuring businesses and individuals comply with tax regulations, including sales tax compliance. Skaggs specializes in tax compliance for businesses of all sizes, offering tailored guidance on financial statements and tax returns. With experience in serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families, Skaggs delivers personalized accounting solutions to meet clients' diverse needs.
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Jonathan E. Miller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Atascadero, California 93422
Jonathan E. Miller, a CPA with over 15 years of experience, serves the Atascadero, California community with a focus on tax planning and consulting. His specialization in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services enables him to cater to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. Jonathan's expertise also extends to bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, providing business owners with a comprehensive financial picture.
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Lorlie H. Leetham
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Atascadero, California 93422
Lorlie H. Leetham is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families in the Atascadero, California area. She provides tax preparation and planning services for Individual Tax Services, Business Tax Services, and Basic Accounting Services for various business structures. In addition to her standard services, Lorlie offers specialized tax representation for individuals facing IRS audits or notices, ensuring accurate resolution and reduced stress.
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Andrea J. Mcgarvey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Atascadero, California 93422
Based in Atascadero, California, Andrea J. Mcgarvey is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving various business structures including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. Providing expert payroll processing and compliance services, she helps clients maintain accurate records and stay up-to-date on changing regulations. She specializes in offering basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services to entrepreneurs and startups, often working with retirement account tax reporting to ensure tax compliance and minimize liabilities.
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Gere W. Sibbach
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Atascadero, California 93422
Based in Atascadero, California, Gere W. Sibbach provides accounting and tax services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting. His expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory services tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients.
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Timothy J. Mort
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Atascadero, California 93422
Located in Atascadero, California, Timothy J. Mort provides accounting services to businesses and individuals in various industries. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, serving clients with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He also offers customized tax planning and consulting services, as well as expertise in retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations.

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.