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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 CPAs in Capitola, California
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Patrick E. Mauldin
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
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Randall E. Reynolds
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
WJ
William J. Mitchell
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
CM
Colleen M. Martin-Garcia
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
AL
A. L. Walters
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
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Lester P. Pedrazzini
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
BJ
Benjamin J. Wolfe
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
AD
Albino D. Rodrigues
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
PE
Paul E. Crabb
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
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Carrie L. Birkhofer
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
HA
Heather A. Mctavish
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
MJ
Maura J. Matera
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
BJ
Barbara J. Humphreys
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
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Donald D. Gusarson
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
JP
John P. Sallee
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
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Anthony T. Balistreri
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
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Russell R. Wirth
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
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Robert M. Cross
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
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Gabriel G. Saia
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed
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Stanley W. Dowling
Certified Public Accountant
Capitola, California
Verified Licensed

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.