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Russell E. Cogdill
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Beach, California 92652
Russell E. Cogdill is a certified public accountant based in Laguna Beach, California, with over a decade of experience in providing comprehensive accounting services. His expertise spans various industries, including family-owned enterprises and diverse business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Specifically, Cogdill offers sales tax compliance and general accounting advisory services, in addition to his specializations in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services. With a strong foundation in tax law and regulations, Cogdill delivers tailored guidance to clients, helping them navigate complex financial matters and achieve their business goals.
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Leela H. Sherman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Beach, California 92651
Based in Laguna Beach, California, Leela H. Sherman is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing general accounting and advisory services. She specializes in basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation and budgeting, as well as business tax services and tax compliance for various business structures, such as S-Corps and partnerships. Ms. Sherman also assists family-owned enterprises with tax reporting requirements, including retirement account tax reporting, to ensure accurate and timely filings.
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Chris Massey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Beach, California 92651
Chris Massey, a licensed certified public accountant (CPA), has over 15 years of experience serving individuals and family-owned enterprises in Laguna Beach, California. His specialization includes providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Massey's expertise spans general accounting and advisory services, as well as retirement account tax reporting, ensuring clients receive accurate and timely tax reporting and compliance guidance.
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Tina M. Merchant
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Beach, California 92651
Tina M. Merchant is a certified public accountant based in Laguna Beach, California, offering over seven years of experience in financial services. Her professional focus includes delivering comprehensive accounting and tax solutions to individuals and families, as well as various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her services encompass payroll processing and compliance, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, tailored to meet the diverse needs of her clients.
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Ronald A. Roy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Beach, California 92651
Based in Laguna Beach, California, Ronald A. Roy is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services. His expertise lies in areas such as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as payroll processing and compliance for small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. Additionally, he specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning to help clients achieve their financial goals.
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David M. Berk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Beach, California 92651
As a certified public accountant in Laguna Beach, California, David M. Berk has been delivering financial expertise to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises, for over 10 years. With a specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, Berk brings a comprehensive understanding of complex tax regulations and financial management principles to his clients. Notably, he offers specialized expertise in retirement account tax reporting and provides sales tax compliance services to ensure seamless financial operations.
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Margaret M. Hanson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Beach, California 92651
Margaret M. Hanson, a seasoned CPA based in Laguna Beach, California, provides expert accounting services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in the region. With over a decade of experience in tax return preparation and general accounting, Hanson brings a thorough understanding of tax compliance and financial management to her clients. Her specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting enables her to cater to the diverse needs of her clients, from individual tax returns to comprehensive financial planning and advisory services.
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Susan B. Shusko
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Beach, California 92651
Susan B. Shusko is a certified public accountant (CPA) with an office in Laguna Beach, California. With over 20 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises, she provides a range of accounting and advisory services, including basic accounting, individual tax preparation, and retirement account tax reporting. Her expertise also extends to general accounting, allowing her to support clients in managing their financial information and making informed business decisions. Based on her specializations in individual tax services and small business accounting, Shusko is well-positioned to assist clients with their tax and financial needs.
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Marilyn A. Alexander
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Beach, California 92651
Marilyn A. Alexander is a certified public accountant based in Laguna Beach, California. With over 15 years of experience, she offers tax planning and consulting services to a diverse range of clients, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation enables her to provide accurate and timely financial statements for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Specializing in financial planning and small business accounting, Marilyn helps clients make informed decisions about their financial health.
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Peter P. Salomon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Beach, California 92651
Based in Laguna Beach, California, Peter P. Salomon is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience serving diverse clients. His expertise encompasses a range of accounting services, including payroll processing and compliance, as well as IRS representation. With a focus on individual and small business accounting, Salomon provides expert guidance on tax planning, financial reporting, and business operations to family-owned enterprises, S-corps, partnerships, and limited liability companies.

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.