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Richard A. Goldberg
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California Licensed in New York
Located in La Jolla, California, Richard A. Goldberg brings over 20 years of experience in public accounting to his clients, specializing in tax compl...
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Robert E. Lofgren
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California Licensed in California
Based in La Jolla, California, Robert E. Lofgren is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience providing expert financial gui...
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Markus G. Hofmann
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California Licensed in California
La Jolla, California-based CPA Markus G. Hofmann offers financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises,...
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Dana M. Kinsch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California Licensed in New York
Dana M. Kinsch is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in La Jolla, California. Her expertise spans basic ac...
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Andrew J. Rudolph
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California Licensed in California
Based in La Jolla, California, Andrew J. Rudolph provides expert accounting services to family-owned enterprises and individuals. With over a decade o...
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Alfonso V. Arias
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California Licensed in New York
Based in La Jolla, California, Alfonso V. Arias is a licensed certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting ser...
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Elizabeth A. Smiley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California Licensed in California
Elizabeth A. Smiley, a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, is based in La Jolla, California, and provides specialized accoun...
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Erin E. Schywstell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California Licensed in New York
Based in La Jolla, California, Erin E. Schywstell provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. With...
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Dana S. Franciosa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California Licensed in New York
Dana S. Franciosa is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in La Jolla, California, with over 15 years of experience serving a diverse range of cl...
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Min Ding
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location La Jolla, California Licensed in New York
Min Ding is a certified public accountant based in La Jolla, California, with over a decade of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well...

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.