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Jami J. Simmons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bella Vista, California 96008
Jami J. Simmons, a certified public accountant based in Bella Vista, California, has been providing accounting services for over 10 years. Her practice focuses on serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, offering specialized support in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting. Simmons' expertise encompasses sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, enabling clients to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Daniel A. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bella Vista, California 96008
Daniel A. Johnson is a certified public accountant based in Bella Vista, California, with over 12 years of experience serving individual and business clients. He specializes in providing expert tax compliance and small business accounting services, including basic accounting and financial statement compilation, to a diverse range of clients. Johnson's industry expertise spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups in need of customized accounting solutions.

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.