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Marc B. Scher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California 92618
Marc B. Scher is a certified public accountant based in Irvine, California, with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He specializes in provid...
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Prathiksha S. Bharadwaj
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California 92614
Practicing as a certified public accountant since 2008, Prathiksha S. Bharadwaj offers her services to various business structures and individuals in...
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Deana L. Bowden
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California 92606
Based in Irvine, California, Deana L. Bowden is a seasoned tax professional providing expert guidance in tax planning and consulting. With over years...
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Michelle S. Chan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California 92620
Michelle S. Chan is an Irvine, California-based Certified Public Accountant with more than 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups,...
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Kyle T. Goetz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California 92606
Kyle T. Goetz, a certified public accountant, is based in Irvine, California, and brings over 15 years of experience to his clients. His expertise inc...
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Dana M. Harper
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California 92606
Dana M. Harper is a certified public accountant located in Irvine, California. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in providing basic ac...
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Elana M. Mitchell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California 92612
Based in Irvine, California, Elana M. Mitchell is an experienced certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving the financial ne...
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Taryn K. Vidovich
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California 92620
Based in Irvine, California, Taryn K. Vidovich is a seasoned CPA with extensive experience in providing accounting services to family-owned enterprise...
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Scott A. Horton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California 92614
Based in Irvine, California, Scott A. Horton is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing tax and accounting services t...
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Brian C. Hsu
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Irvine, California 92618
Based in Irvine, California, Brian C. Hsu is a seasoned accountant with a strong background in financial services, boasting over 10 years of experienc...

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.