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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 over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, Villanueva provides expert guidance on financial statement compilation and tax preparation for family-owned enterprises. One of her key services is IRS representation, assisting clients in resolving tax disputes and negotiations. Based in Goleta, Villanueva serves the Santa Barbara community with her accounting expertise, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and financial best practices.
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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 experience, he specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services, retirement account tax reporting, and support for small and medium-sized businesses and various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services encompass basic accounting, individual tax services, and small business accounting, ensuring that clients' financial needs are met in a timely and accurate manner.
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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 enterprises. With over 10 years of experience, Macaulay specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, assisting clients in staying up-to-date with changing tax regulations. Her expertise also includes sales tax compliance and individual and business tax return preparation, helping clients meet their tax obligations and minimize potential penalties.
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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 over 10 years. His expertise in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning enables him to support clients with a wide range of financial needs. Specializing in sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, Wilson helps businesses navigate complex tax requirements and stay compliant. His experience includes assisting entrepreneurs and small business owners with financial planning, budgeting, and tax strategy.
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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 planning and consulting, as well as payroll processing and compliance for clients across various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Mcbride provides basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services to small and medium-sized businesses in the area.
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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 families. With over 15 years of experience, she provides a range of specialized services, including Basic Accounting Services, Individual Tax Services, and Tax Compliance. Her services also encompass Retirement Account Tax Reporting and Sales Tax Compliance, reflecting her expertise in navigating complex tax laws and regulations.
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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 and families. With over a decade of experience in the industry, she specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services. Her expertise includes general accounting and advisory, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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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 and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Specializing in payroll processing and compliance, as well as sales tax compliance, Anita J. Peca ensures accurate and timely financial record-keeping for her clients, giving them peace of mind and confidence in their financial decisions.
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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 individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. He specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, with expertise in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. Bowen also offers unique value-added services, including comprehensive retirement account tax reporting, to ensure his clients are in full compliance with tax 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.