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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 CPAs in Cayucos, California
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Billie J. Stimmel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Cayucos, California
EA
Elizabeth A. Mcgraw
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Cayucos, California
A
Antoinette Mermer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Cayucos, California
TC
Tony C. Treece
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Cayucos, California
DL
Dennis L. Williams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Cayucos, California
JD
Jane D. Helms
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Cayucos, California
CA
Carol A. Raimondo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Cayucos, California
OR
Olen R. Sheets
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Cayucos, California
TA
Tim A. Ridout
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Cayucos, California
RJ
Roger J. Baumgartner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Cayucos, California
CL
Christine L. Winter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Cayucos, California

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.