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Showing 91 to 100 of 154 CPAs in Costa Mesa, California
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Robert J. Taylor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California Licensed in California
As a seasoned accountant based in Costa Mesa, California, Robert J. Taylor has been delivering expert accounting services to family-owned enterprises...
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Kevin Y. Moon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California Licensed in California
Kevin Y. Moon, a licensed CPA, has been serving the accounting needs of individuals and businesses in Costa Mesa, California, for over 15 years. His p...
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Carmella A. Hume
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California Licensed in California
Carmella A. Hume is a certified public accountant based in Costa Mesa, California. With over 15 years of experience, she provides financial planning a...
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Rick W. Rayson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California Licensed in Oklahoma
Rick W. Rayson is a certified public accountant based in Costa Mesa, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to...
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Matthew C. Crosby
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California Licensed in California
Based in Costa Mesa, California, Matthew C. Crosby has over 10 years of experience providing accounting services. His areas of specialization include...
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Gary W. Craig
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California Licensed in California
Based in Costa Mesa, California, Gary W. Craig is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in tax planning and compliance. With over 15...
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Agnes A. Han
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California Licensed in California
Located in Costa Mesa, California, Agnes A. Han is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. Her practice focuses on providing c...
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Nicholas R. Montgomery
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California Licensed in California
Nicholas R. Montgomery is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Costa Mesa, California, with extensive experience serving family-owned enterpri...
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Michael J. Slobom
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California Licensed in California
Michael J. Slobom is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing expertise in various aspects of taxation and finance. Ba...
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Julian P. Lombardi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California Licensed in California
Julian P. Lombardi, a licensed Certified Public Accountant, provides tailored accounting services to individuals and businesses in Costa Mesa, Califor...

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.