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Showing 31 to 40 of 79 CPAs in Dana Point, California
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James G. Shontere
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
Based in Dana Point, California, James G. Shontere provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. Wit...
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Patricia R. Columbus
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
Patricia R. Columbus is a certified public accountant based in Dana Point, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and ta...
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Dale L. Stinchfield
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
Dale L. Stinchfield, a certified public accountant, has been serving the financial needs of clients in Dana Point, California, since 1998. With a stro...
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George P. Rice
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
George P. Rice is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Dana Point, California, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services....
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Joel I. Pineda
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
Based in Dana Point, California, Joel I. Pineda is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience providing expert financial guidance t...
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Egils H. Lazdins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
Based in Dana Point, California, Egils H. Lazdins has been providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs for over two de...
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Elizabeth A. Meehan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
Based in Dana Point, California, Elizabeth A. Meehan is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. Her expertise includes providi...
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Brandon D. Beal
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
Brandon D. Beal, a certified public accountant based in Dana Point, California, has been serving the accounting needs of small and medium-sized busine...
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Don D. Nelson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
Based in Dana Point, California, Don D. Nelson is a seasoned accountant with over a decade of experience in providing financial guidance to clients. N...
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Roberta K. Adams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
Located in Dana Point, California, Roberta K. Adams is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in various accounting and tax services....

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.