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Showing 1 to 10 of 18 CPAs in Laguna Woods, California
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Thomas Kuhr
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Woods, California 92637
Located in Laguna Woods, California, Thomas Kuhr has over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and advisory services to small and medium-siz...
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Sherrie T. Johanson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Woods, California 92637
Based in Laguna Woods, California, Sherrie T. Johanson provides expert accounting services to various clients. With over 15 years of experience in pub...
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Clive Gurwitz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Woods, California 92637
Clive Gurwitz is a certified public accountant based in Laguna Woods, California, with over 15 years of experience in the field of accounting. He spec...
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Samuel S. Young
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Woods, California 92637
Based in Laguna Woods, California, Samuel S. Young is a certified public accountant specializing in serving family-owned enterprises and businesses st...
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George H. Fisher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Woods, California 92637
George H. Fisher is a certified public accountant and entrepreneur tax specialist based in Laguna Woods, California. With over 20 years of experience...
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Diane M. Casey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Woods, California 92637
Diane M. Casey is a licensed CPA based in Laguna Woods, California, with over 15 years of experience providing tax planning and consulting services. H...
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Gerald R. Perlstein
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Woods, California 92637
Gerald R. Perlstein is a licensed CPA with over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation, serving individuals and families in Laguna Woods, C...
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Joseph C. Italiano
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Woods, California 92637
Joseph C. Italiano is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting services to small and medium-sized busine...
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Jean E. Bellinger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Woods, California 92637
Based in Laguna Woods, California, Jean E. Bellinger provides specialized accounting services to various clients, including entrepreneurs and family-o...
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Tsunenori Sakairi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laguna Woods, California 92637
Tsunenori Sakairi is a certified public accountant based in Laguna Woods, California. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation, he...

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.