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Showing 1 to 10 of 20 CPAs in Capitola, California
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Patrick E. Mauldin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Capitola, California 95010
Patrick E. Mauldin is a certified public accountant (CPA) in private practice in Capitola, California. With over 12 years of experience, Mr. Mauldin s...
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Randall E. Reynolds
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Capitola, California 95010
Based in Capitola, California, Randall E. Reynolds has over 20 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to small and medium-sized bus...
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William J. Mitchell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Capitola, California 95010
William J. Mitchell, a seasoned accountant, has been based in Capitola, California, since 2001, providing expert financial guidance to entrepreneurs a...
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Colleen M. Martin-Garcia
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Capitola, California 95010
Colleen M. Martin-Garcia is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Capitola, California, with over 20 years of experience in accounting and tax...
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A. L. Walters
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Capitola, California 95010
A. L. Walters, a certified public accountant (CPA), has been serving clients in Capitola, California, for over 10 years. With a focus on general acco...
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Lester P. Pedrazzini
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Capitola, California 95010
Located in Capitola, California, Lester P. Pedrazzini is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in providing accounting service...
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Benjamin J. Wolfe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Capitola, California 95010
Benjamin J. Wolfe, a certified public accountant based in Capitola, California, specializes in providing expert services to individuals and families,...
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Albino D. Rodrigues
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Capitola, California 95010
Based in Capitola, California, Albino D. Rodrigues has extensive experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized...
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Paul E. Crabb
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Capitola, California 95010
Based in Capitola, California, Paul E. Crabb provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. With over 15 years...
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Carrie L. Birkhofer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Capitola, California 95010
Located in Capitola, California, Carrie L. Birkhofer provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to help businesses maintain acc...

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.