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Showing 61 to 70 of 190 CPAs in Carlsbad, California
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Sherrlyn J. Dunn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carlsbad, California 92009
Based in Carlsbad, California, Sherrlyn J. Dunn is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience providing expert financial guidance...
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Catherine G. Prvanov
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carlsbad, California 92011
Catherine G. Prvanov is a certified public accountant based in Carlsbad, California, bringing over 15 years of experience to her clients in the region...
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Alvaro J. Leon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carlsbad, California 92011
Alvaro J. Leon is a CPA with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. Based in Carlsbad, California, he serves a diverse client base th...
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Jean M. Streicher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carlsbad, California 92008
Based in Carlsbad, California, Jean M. Streicher has 25 years of experience providing expert accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses,...
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Jennifer E. Garrett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carlsbad, California 92011
Based in Carlsbad, California, Jennifer E. Garrett is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to diverse clients...
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Catherine A. Preciso
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carlsbad, California 92008
Catherine A. Preciso is a CPA based in Carlsbad, California, with over 12 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized...
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Thomas M. Perlowski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carlsbad, California 92008
Thomas M. Perlowski is a certified public accountant based in Carlsbad, California, with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families,...
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Michael P. Murphy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carlsbad, California 92009
Michael P. Murphy is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Carlsbad, California, with over 15 years of experience. He provides general accounti...
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Mary L. Torretto
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carlsbad, California 92010
Based in Carlsbad, California, Mary L. Torretto has over a decade of experience supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in their financial plann...
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Paul F. Kinkel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Carlsbad, California 92011
Located in Carlsbad, California, Paul F. Kinkel has over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, family-ow...

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.