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Showing 51 to 60 of 79 CPAs in Dana Point, California
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Christine Gagnon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California Licensed in Connecticut
Christine Gagnon is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Dana Point, California. With over 10 years of experience in the field, she specialize...
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Marcia L. Mcnulty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California Licensed in California
Marcia L. Mcnulty is a seasoned certified public accountant, practicing in Dana Point, California, where she provides expert financial guidance to div...
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Alan J. Schryer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California Licensed in California
Based in Dana Point, California, Alan J. Schryer has over 15 years of experience providing accounting and financial services to small and medium-sized...
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Bruce G. Blakley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California Licensed in California
Bruce G. Blakley, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Dana Point, California, has been providing expert accounting services for over 15 years...
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Ryan P. Jarus
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California Licensed in California
Dana Point, California-based accountant Ryan P. Jarus offers tax preparation and planning services to small and medium-sized businesses. With over 15...
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Jerry L. Brummond
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California Licensed in California
With over 20 years of experience in accounting, Jerry L. Brummond has established himself as a reliable resource for businesses and individuals in Dan...
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Joseph M. Tatala
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California Licensed in California
Based in Dana Point, California, Joseph M. Tatala offers accounting and financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-own...
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Christopher D. Tower
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California Licensed in California
Based in Dana Point, California, Christopher D. Tower is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and ta...
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Van A. Forsyth
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California Licensed in California
Based in Dana Point, California, Van A. Forsyth brings over 15 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant to provide expert accounting servi...
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George E. Wilfert IV
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California Licensed in New Jersey
Based in Dana Point, California, George E. Wilfert IV is a seasoned accountant with over 17 years of experience in providing financial guidance to sma...

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.