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Showing 71 to 79 of 79 CPAs in Dana Point, California
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Bonnie Lubock
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
Dana Point, California-based CPA Bonnie Lubock brings over 15 years of accounting expertise to her clients, specializing in basic accounting services,...
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Matthew F. Wajner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
Located in Dana Point, California, Matthew F. Wajner provides accounting services to small businesses and entrepreneurs, including tax return preparat...
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James D. Connon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
Dana Point, California-based James D. Connon has over 17 years of experience in the field of accounting, providing a range of services to entrepreneur...
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James N. Burton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
James N. Burton is a certified public accountant based in Dana Point, California. He has over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax s...
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Charles J. Weinhardt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
Charles J. Weinhardt is a certified public accountant based in Dana Point, California, bringing over 20 years of experience in providing financial gui...
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David P. Noyes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
David P. Noyes is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Dana Point, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidanc...
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Anna M. Connell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
Located in Dana Point, California, Anna M. Connell provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. With...
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James H. Kettler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
James H. Kettler, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Dana Point, California, has over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized...
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Mary R. Montanus
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dana Point, California 92629
Mary R. Montanus, a certified public accountant, provides financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups in Dana Point, California. With over 15 yea...

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.