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Lok C. Lui
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Azusa, California 91702
Lok C. Lui is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Azusa, California. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation, Lui provides expert Tax Planning & Consulting services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. His expertise spans Basic Accounting Services, Tax Compliance, and Individual Tax Services, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and ensure tax law adherence. Notably, Lui has extensive experience in IRS Representation, successfully resolving tax disputes and audit issues on behalf of his clients.
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Maharshi S. Mehta
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Azusa, California 91702
Located in Azusa, California, Maharshi S. Mehta provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises, including those with various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Mehta specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning for his clients. Services include retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, ensuring that clients' financial interests are protected and their tax obligations are met.

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.