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Jonathan R. Benner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California 92037
Based in La Jolla, California, Jonathan R. Benner provides tax planning and compliance services to family-owned enterprises and various business struc...
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Livia Benjamin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California 92037
Livia Benjamin is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in La Jolla, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing tax and accounting...
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Konstantin V. Kovalenko
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California 92037
In La Jolla, California, Konstantin V. Kovalenko, CPA, brings years of accounting expertise to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business...
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Shahram Sharafi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California 92038
Shahram Sharafi is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses in the Sa...
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Seungryoul Ahn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California 92093
Located in La Jolla, California, Seungryoul Ahn is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in the field. He specializes in prov...
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Justin Demoranville
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California 92037
Based in La Jolla, California, Justin Demoranville provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. He...
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Ashley M. Robinson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California 92093
Based in La Jolla, California, Ashley M. Robinson brings over a decade of experience to her work as a certified public accountant (CPA). With experti...
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Derek W. Hess
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California 92037
Derek W. Hess is a certified public accountant based in La Jolla, California. With over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation, he provides...
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George H. Ashley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California 92037
Based in La Jolla, California, George H. Ashley is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience serving a diverse range of clie...
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Dennis P. Kavanagh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California 92037
Dennis P. Kavanagh is a certified public accountant with over two decades of experience serving clients in La Jolla, California. Specializing in indiv...

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.