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Showing 1 to 10 of 29 CPAs in El Centro, California
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George J. Woo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Centro, California 92243
Based in El Centro, California, George J. Woo is a seasoned accounting professional dedicated to providing exceptional tax and financial services. Wit...
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John W. Kennerson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Centro, California 92244
John W. Kennerson is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in individual and business tax return preparation, dating back to 2000. L...
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Raquel D. Buenrostro
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Centro, California 92243
Raquel D. Buenrostro is a certified public accountant based in El Centro, California, with over a decade of experience in providing expert accounting...
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Brandon S. Galloway
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Centro, California 92243
Located in El Centro, California, Brandon S. Galloway provides tax-related services to individuals and families, including IRS representation and tax...
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Vanessa Robbins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Centro, California 92243
Based in El Centro, California, Vanessa Robbins is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in the field. Her expertise encompasse...
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Joan M. Swain-Tyler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Centro, California 92243
Joan M. Swain-Tyler is a certified public accountant based in El Centro, California, and has been serving clients for over 10 years. She has expertise...
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Marie L. Santos
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Centro, California 92243
Marie L. Santos, a certified public accountant, is based in El Centro, California and brings over 20 years of experience in financial planning, small...
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Richard A. Preciado
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Centro, California 92243
Based in El Centro, California, Richard A. Preciado has over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to individuals and small to medium-s...
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Catherine B. Mcphetrige
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Centro, California 92243
Catherine B. Mcphetrige is a seasoned accounting professional with over 10 years of experience in public accounting, based in El Centro, California. S...
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Simeon J. Sabath
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Centro, California 92243
Simeon J. Sabath is a certified public accountant serving the El Centro, California community. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxa...

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.