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Showing 21 to 30 of 143 CPAs in Laguna Niguel, California
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Nirmalan Yogaratnam
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California Licensed in California
Nirmalan Yogaratnam, a certified public accountant based in Laguna Niguel, California, provides financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesse...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California Licensed in Illinois
Located in Laguna Niguel, California, Jeffrey Johnson provides comprehensive financial services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. W...
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Patricia C. Scurich
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California Licensed in California
Based in Laguna Niguel, California, Patricia C. Scurich is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving the financial needs...
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William E. Boutboul
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California Licensed in Virginia
William E. Boutboul is a licensed CPA practicing in Laguna Niguel, California, since 2003. He specializes in providing financial planning and business...
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Sharon L. Kawamoto
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California Licensed in California
Based in Laguna Niguel, California, Sharon L. Kawamoto has been providing accounting services for over 15 years. Specializing in basic accounting serv...
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Holly E. Ruddins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California Licensed in California
Holly E. Ruddins is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) serving businesses and entrepreneurs in Laguna Niguel, California. With over 10 years...
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Ron Dearden
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California Licensed in California
Ronald Dearden is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. Based in Laguna Niguel, California, his p...
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Jonathan T. Bastis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California Licensed in California
Based in Laguna Niguel, California, Jonathan T. Bastis is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to en...
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Jeff R. Duke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California Licensed in California
Located in Laguna Niguel, California, Jeff R. Duke is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to entre...
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Robert Riiska
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Niguel, California Licensed in Connecticut
Based in Laguna Niguel, California, Robert Riiska has over 20 years of experience in financial management. His areas of specialization include basic a...

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.