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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 CPAs in Desert Hot Springs, California
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John A. Gerardi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Desert Hot Springs, California 92240
Based in Desert Hot Springs, California, John A. Gerardi is a seasoned CPA with experience in providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized b...
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Michael J. Gaubeca
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Desert Hot Springs, California 92240
Michael J. Gaubeca is a certified public accountant based in Desert Hot Springs, California, with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and...
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Nancy A. Schelling
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Desert Hot Springs, California 92240
Nancy A. Schelling is a certified public accountant based in Desert Hot Springs, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting...
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John W. Mccallister
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Desert Hot Springs, California 92240
Based in Desert Hot Springs, California, John W. Mccallister has over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized b...
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Elizabeth S. Donnelly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Desert Hot Springs, California 92240
Elizabeth S. Donnelly is a certified public accountant located in Desert Hot Springs, California, with over 20 years of experience in accounting and t...
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Steven D. Mcroberts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Desert Hot Springs, California 92240
Based in Desert Hot Springs, California, Steven D. Mcroberts provides individual and business tax return preparation services to clients in need of ac...

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.