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Showing 1 to 10 of 23 CPAs in Lakeside, California
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Sheila K. Sison
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lakeside, California 92040
Based in Lakeside, California, Sheila K. Sison serves clients in the Greater San Diego area, providing expert accounting services for over 15 years. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, making her a valuable resource for individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Ms. Sison's services also encompass retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and financial requirements.
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Marcus W. Norin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lakeside, California 92040
Based in Lakeside, California, Marcus W. Norin is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. His expertise encompasses general accounting and advisory services, tax planning and consulting, as well as basic accounting services and small business accounting. Norin's specialization in tax compliance has allowed him to help numerous clients navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their financial situations.
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Ariel M. Kagan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lakeside, California 92040
Ariel M. Kagan is a licensed CPA based in Lakeside, California, with over 10 years of experience providing expert financial guidance. She specializes in offering Basic Accounting Services, Tax Compliance, and Financial Planning to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises in the region. Her services include Bookkeeping & Financial Statement Compilation and General Accounting & Advisory, ensuring that her clients maintain accurate records and stay compliant with regulations. With a strong focus on financial planning, she helps businesses and individuals make informed financial decisions that drive growth and success.
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Ruth C. Dotson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lakeside, California 92040
Ruth C. Dotson is a certified public accountant based in Lakeside, California, with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and financial services to various business structures and individuals. Her expertise spans basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services, catering to the needs of S-Corps, partnerships, LLCs, and individuals and families. Prominently, Dotson offers sales tax compliance services, ensuring clients meet their tax obligations and minimize potential penalties.
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Laura D. Cyphert
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lakeside, California 92040
Laura D. Cyphert has practiced as a certified public accountant in the San Diego area for over 20 years. Based in Lakeside, California, she provides accounting and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including small businesses and entrepreneurs. With experience in tax compliance, financial statement preparation, and business planning, Cyphert specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and retirement account tax reporting for various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Kevin A. Sproul
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lakeside, California 92040
Based in Lakeside, California, Kevin A. Sproul brings over 20 years of experience to his work as a certified public accountant. He specializes in providing financial planning and individual tax services, with a focus on helping family-owned enterprises and individuals and families navigate complex tax matters. Among his services, Kevin A. Sproul offers IRS representation and assists with retirement account tax reporting, helping clients to maintain compliance with tax laws and regulations. With a background in basic accounting services, Kevin A. Sproul provides comprehensive financial guidance and support to his clients, helping them to make informed decisions about their financial futures.
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Susan E. Wiese
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lakeside, California 92040
Located in Lakeside, California, Susan E. Wiese has been providing accounting services to the local community for over 15 years. Her practice focuses on serving family-owned enterprises and businesses with various structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, with a specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance. She also offers expertise in IRS representation and sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and avoid potential issues.
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Michele I. Ellington
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lakeside, California 92040
Michele I. Ellington is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Lakeside, California. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses. Her areas of expertise include basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, with a focus on tax planning and consulting. In addition to her traditional accounting services, Michele also offers financial statement analysis to help businesses make informed decisions.
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Michael S. Mattson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lakeside, California 92040
Michael S. Mattson is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving clients in Lakeside, California. With over 15 years of experience in finance and accounting, he provides expert tax planning and consulting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. His specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning enables him to address a wide range of client needs, from tax preparation to financial strategy. Additionally, Mattson offers IRS representation services, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes with the IRS.
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Paul E. Blevins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lakeside, California 92040
Based in Lakeside, California, Paul E. Blevins offers tax preparation and accounting services to a diverse clientele. With over 15 years of experience in providing individual and small business accounting solutions, he specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting. His practice focuses on supporting entrepreneurs and startups as well as small and medium-sized businesses with their financial needs, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, and retirement account tax reporting.

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.