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Showing 21 to 30 of 90 CPAs in El Segundo, California
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Wendy F. Inamura
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Located in El Segundo, California, Wendy F. Inamura has been providing expert accounting services to a diverse range of clients since 2008. Her expert...
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Steven M. Pico
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Steven M. Pico, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in El Segundo, California, provides comprehensive accounting services to individuals and fam...
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Marc C. Phelps
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Located in El Segundo, California, Marc C. Phelps provides tax preparation and accounting services to individuals and businesses. With over 20 years o...
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Ryan T. Coleman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Located in El Segundo, California, Ryan T. Coleman is a certified public accountant with experience serving a diverse range of clients. Since 2008, he...
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James G. Nicholas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
James G. Nicholas, a resident of El Segundo, California, provides accounting services to small businesses and individuals in a variety of industries....
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Christopher J. Pimlott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Based in El Segundo, California, Christopher J. Pimlott is a certified public accountant providing financial services to diverse clients. With extensi...
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John S. Koo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Based in El Segundo, California, John S. Koo has provided financial guidance to a diverse range of clients since 2010. His expertise spans basic accou...
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Steven D. Karpeles
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
In El Segundo, California, Steven D. Karpeles serves business owners and individuals with his expertise in tax compliance and basic accounting service...
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Shirley Kwok
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Based in El Segundo, California, Shirley Kwok has over 15 years of experience as a certified public accountant, providing expertise in general account...
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Ariel C. Ayaay
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Based in El Segundo, California, Ariel C. Ayaay has over 15 years of experience providing General Accounting & Advisory services to individuals and fa...

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.