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Showing 1 to 10 of 34 CPAs in Lancaster, California
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Nicolette E. Cutler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, California 93536
Nicolette E. Cutler is a certified public accountant based in Lancaster, California, with over 15 years of experience serving a diverse client base. H...
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Donna L. Ely
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, California 93584
Located in Lancaster, California, Donna L. Ely has been providing accounting services for nearly two decades. Her expertise lies in basic accounting,...
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Jennifer M. Evans
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, California 93536
Jennifer M. Evans is a certified public accountant based in Lancaster, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial expertise t...
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Thomas P. Manke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, California 93536
Thomas P. Manke is a Certified Public Accountant based in Lancaster, California, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. He speci...
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Alisa S. Anderson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, California 93536
Licensed in the state of California, Alisa S. Anderson provides accounting services to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in Lancaster and surrounding...
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Sheila M. Simmons Semana
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, California 93536
Based in Lancaster, California, Sheila M. Simmons Semana is a seasoned public accountant with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Specializin...
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William J. Michiels
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, California 93535
Based in Lancaster, California, William J. Michiels has been providing accounting services for over 15 years, specializing in basic accounting service...
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Karen J. Johnston
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, California 93536
Karen J. Johnston is a certified public accountant based in Lancaster, California, with over 15 years of experience in tax planning and consulting for...
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Michael J. Goss
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, California 93534
Located in Lancaster, California, Michael J. Goss is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in tax compliance and accounting services...
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Donna L. Dilley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lancaster, California 93584
Based in Lancaster, California, Donna L. Dilley provides accounting services to clients in the local area and serves a variety of industries, includin...

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.