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Brenda E. Pinckney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California 92627
Brenda E. Pinckney is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience based in Costa Mesa, California. Her professional services include preparation of individual and business tax returns, as well as representation before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). With expertise in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, Pinckney has served a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs and startups, and various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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John K. Samtoy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California 92626
Based in Costa Mesa, California, John K. Samtoy is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing expert guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. His professional services encompass a range of areas, including general accounting and advisory, and he specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients. In addition to his core services, Samtoy also offers specialized tax reporting for retirement accounts, helping clients navigate complex financial situations with confidence and clarity.
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Philip S. Soulanille
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California 92626
Philip S. Soulanille is a certified public accountant based in Costa Mesa, California, with over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, helping clients with their financial needs and ensuring they meet regulatory requirements. Soulanille's expertise extends to sales tax compliance and IRS representation, providing critical support to clients in navigating complex tax laws and regulations.
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Chad R. Spangrud
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California 92626
Chad R. Spangrud provides financial guidance and tax compliance services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises in the Costa Mesa, California area. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, Mr. Spangrud specializes in helping clients navigate complex IRS regulations and ensure accurate tax reporting, including retirement account tax reporting. His expertise extends to IRS representation, allowing him to represent clients in matters related to tax audits, penalties, and disputes.
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Jay H. Chung
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California 92626
Based in Costa Mesa, California, Jay H. Chung is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in serving family-owned enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses. With over 15 years of experience in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, he specializes in helping clients navigate complex financial situations. His services include IRS representation, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, ensuring clients receive accurate financial information and stay compliant with tax regulations.
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Penny L. Skipper
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California 92626
Penny L. Skipper is a licensed certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in general accounting and advisory services, based in Costa Mesa, California. Her expertise spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses in the region. Penny's services encompass basic accounting, business tax preparation and planning, as well as payroll processing and compliance.
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Randall A. Taylor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California 92626
Based in Costa Mesa, California, Randall A. Taylor provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience in tax planning and consulting, Taylor specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting. His expertise includes sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
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Neal A. Weyer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California 92626
Neal A. Weyer, a certified public accountant based in Costa Mesa, California, brings over 20 years of accounting expertise to his clients. His services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as tax planning and consulting, tailored to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. With a focus on basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, Neal A. Weyer helps clients navigate complex financial regulations and make informed decisions.
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Robert C. Shaia
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California 92626
Based in Costa Mesa, California, Robert C. Shaia is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience serving the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With over a decade of experience, Shaia provides comprehensive services including payroll processing, IRS representation, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, Shaia delivers expert advice and support tailored to the unique needs of his clients.
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Tony Y. Choi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Costa Mesa, California 92626
Tony Y. Choi is a certified public accountant based in Costa Mesa, California, with over 10 years of experience in the industry. He primarily serves small and medium-sized businesses, in addition to family-owned enterprises, providing expert guidance in business tax services and tax compliance. His services include payroll processing and compliance, as well as general accounting and advisory, utilizing his specialization in basic accounting services to support clients' financial needs.

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.