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Showing 51 to 64 of 64 CPAs in Foothill Ranch, California
AM
Amy M. Strayer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Foothill Ranch, California
DL
Donna L. Budman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Foothill Ranch, California
TH
Tonya H. Jones
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Foothill Ranch, California
DA
Deborah A. Campbell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Foothill Ranch, California
TD
Timothy D. Rahall
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Foothill Ranch, California
SF
Steven F. Portanova
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Foothill Ranch, California
WJ
William J. Mattila
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Foothill Ranch, California
LW
Louis W. Lin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Foothill Ranch, California
JE
Jennifer E. Jordan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Foothill Ranch, California
RH
Ralf H. Eschenburg
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Foothill Ranch, California
RC
Rhett C. Molitor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Foothill Ranch, California
DG
Dominic G. Simonton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Foothill Ranch, California
DB
Dana B. Terjung
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Foothill Ranch, California
HC
Huey C. Chong
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Foothill Ranch, California

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.