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Richard W. Lull
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Richard W. Lull is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in tax preparation and consulting. Based in El Segundo, California, he serves clients in the Los Angeles area, focusing on individual and small business tax needs. His services include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as tax planning and consulting to help clients maximize their financial situations. With expertise in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, Richard W. Lull provides a comprehensive approach to financial management for individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses.
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Teresa S. Wright
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Teresa S. Wright is a certified public accountant based in El Segundo, California. With over ten years of experience in providing financial guidance, she specializes in basic accounting services and individual tax services for a diverse range of clients. Her expertise extends to small business accounting, including payroll processing and compliance, as well as retirement account tax reporting for individuals and families. Her services cater to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, making her a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Los Angeles area.
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Arthur J. Gafford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Located in El Segundo, California, Arthur J. Gafford provides tax and accounting services to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses. With over years of experience, Arthur offers a range of services including individual and business tax return preparation, as well as basic accounting services and financial planning. His expertise in tax compliance and IRS representation allows him to effectively navigate complex tax issues and help clients achieve their financial goals.
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Doris G. Orechwa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Doris G. Orechwa is a certified public accountant based in El Segundo, California, with over 10 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups. Her practice focuses on providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning to businesses with various structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. In addition to her core services, Orechwa also specializes in retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and avoid penalties.
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Bobbie E. Smetana
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Bobbie E. Smetana is a certified public accountant based in El Segundo, California, with over 12 years of experience in the field. Her practice focuses on individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation, serving a diverse range of clients including family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, she provides expert guidance and support to help clients achieve their financial goals. A member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Bobbie E. Smetana adheres to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in her practice.
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Elisa M. Hartinger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Elisa M. Hartinger, a California-based certified public accountant, has over 10 years of experience in providing comprehensive accounting services to small businesses and individuals. Her expertise spans various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises, supporting their financial planning and basic accounting needs. Ms. Hartinger's service offerings include individual and business tax return preparation, as well as payroll processing and compliance, ensuring her clients are in full regulatory compliance.
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Ingrid Y. Shen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Ingrid Y. Shen, a certified public accountant based in El Segundo, California, provides a range of accounting services tailored to the needs of her clients. With nearly a decade of experience in tax preparation and accounting for businesses and individuals, Shen specializes in providing basic accounting services, ensuring tax compliance, and handling small business accounting needs. Her expertise extends to representing clients in IRS matters, and she has a proven track record of navigating complex tax issues for entrepreneurs and startups with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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William J. Mcnally
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
William J. Mcnally, a certified public accountant based in El Segundo, California, has been providing tax and accounting services for over 15 years. His expertise includes preparing individual and business tax returns, as well as financial planning and tax compliance services for entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. Mcnally specializes in basic accounting services, including budgeting and financial reporting, to help small businesses and individuals make informed financial decisions.
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Carrie M. Hickert
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Based in El Segundo, California, Carrie M. Hickert has been providing accounting services for over 15 years, with a focus on helping various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, achieve financial compliance and stability. Her expertise spans individual and business tax return preparation, payroll processing, and financial planning, making her a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and startups. Carrie specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning to ensure her clients' financial goals are met.
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Kristianne M. Machart
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location El Segundo, California 90245
Kristianne M. Machart is a seasoned certified public accountant based in El Segundo, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance. Her expertise spans individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation, supporting a range of clients, including small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, Machart assists clients in navigating complex financial matters and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

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.