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Showing 11 to 20 of 48 CPAs in Goleta, California
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Cristina B. Villanueva
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Goleta, California 93117
Cristina B. Villanueva is a certified public accountant based in Goleta, California, offering financial solutions for entrepreneurs and startups. With...
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Michael J. Gartzke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Goleta, California 93117
Michael J. Gartzke is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving clients in Goleta, California and surrounding areas. With over 15 years of experienc...
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Catherine H. Macaulay
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Goleta, California 93117
Based in Goleta, California, Catherine H. Macaulay provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterpri...
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Charles G. Baltuskonis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Goleta, California 93117
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Scott N. Wilson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Goleta, California 93117
Based in Goleta, California, Scott N. Wilson has provided accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises, for...
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Kathleen J. Mcbride
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Goleta, California 93117
Kathleen J. Mcbride is a certified public accountant based in Goleta, California, with over 10 years of experience. Her practice focuses on tax planni...
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Jacqueline M. Leicht
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Goleta, California 93117
Based in Goleta, California, Jacqueline M. Leicht operates a CPA practice focused on serving entrepreneurs and startups as well as individuals and fam...
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Christie E. Boyer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Goleta, California 93117
Based in Goleta, California, Christie E. Boyer is a licensed CPA providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals an...
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Anita J. Peca
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Goleta, California 93117
Anita J. Peca, a certified public accountant based in Goleta, California, has over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to individuals...
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Bradley J. Bowen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Goleta, California 93117
Bradley J. Bowen is a certified public accountant based in Goleta, California, with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to ind...

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.