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Showing 101 to 110 of 143 CPAs in Laguna Niguel, California
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Jeffrey J. Naber
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California 92677
Based in Laguna Niguel, California, Jeffrey J. Naber has been providing tax and accounting services since 1995. As a seasoned accounting professional,...
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Jeffrey A. Sterner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California 92677
Based in Laguna Niguel, California, Jeffrey A. Sterner has over 15 years of experience as a CPA, providing comprehensive accounting and tax services t...
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Andrew H. Favor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California 92677
Based in Laguna Niguel, California, Andrew H. Favor is a seasoned accountant offering comprehensive accounting services to a diverse clientele. With o...
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Barbara C. Harker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California 92677
Based in Laguna Niguel, California, Barbara C. Harker is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized...
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Mary E. Jensen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California 92677
Mary E. Jensen is a certified public accountant based in Laguna Niguel, California, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax serv...
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Jennifer L. Knauer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California 92677
Jennifer L. Knauer is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) based in Laguna Niguel, California. With over 10 years of experience in serving ind...
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Michael J. Gartlan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California 92677
Based in Laguna Niguel, California, Michael J. Gartlan is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His areas of expertise inclu...
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Jeffrey A. Nemerofsky
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California 92607
Based in Laguna Niguel, California, Jeffrey A. Nemerofsky is a licensed CPA with over 20 years of experience providing accounting and tax services. Hi...
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Christopher L. Guy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California 92677
Christopher L. Guy is a certified public accountant based in Laguna Niguel, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and t...
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James T. Funaro
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California 92677
James T. Funaro is a certified public accountant located in Laguna Niguel, California, with over 10 years of experience providing accounting and tax s...

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.