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Showing 181 to 190 of 243 CPAs in Huntington Beach, California
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Francesca M. Peterson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Huntington Beach, California 92648
Based in Huntington Beach, California, Francesca M. Peterson provides accounting expertise to business owners and entrepreneurs across various industr...
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Ashley A. Mercado
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Huntington Beach, California 92648
Based in Huntington Beach, California, Ashley A. Mercado is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in tax preparation and accounting...
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Harmony C. Sparks
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Huntington Beach, California 92646
Harmony C. Sparks is a certified public accountant based in Huntington Beach, California. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in providi...
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Allison Maney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Huntington Beach, California 92648
Hailing from Huntington Beach, California, Allison Maney brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax services to her clients. As a season...
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Franco V. Trani
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Huntington Beach, California 92648
Franco V. Trani, a certified public accountant, has been serving clients in Huntington Beach, California since 2008. With a focus on general accountin...
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Kimberly A. Levers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Huntington Beach, California 92646
Kimberly A. Levers is a certified public accountant based in Huntington Beach, California, providing accounting services to the local community since...
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Phuong N. Nguyen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Huntington Beach, California 92646
Based in Huntington Beach, California, Phuong N. Nguyen is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience. Serving clients across...
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Michelle D. Blake
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Huntington Beach, California 92647
Michelle D. Blake is a certified public accountant based in Huntington Beach, California, with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and s...
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Julie A. Scott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Huntington Beach, California 92647
Julie A. Scott is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to businesses and individuals in Hunt...
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Natasha Holton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Huntington Beach, California 92647
Located in Huntington Beach, California, Natasha Holton is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing accounting serv...

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.