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Showing 21 to 24 of 24 CPAs in Lomita, California
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Jean C. Miller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lomita, California 90717
Located in Lomita, California, Jean C. Miller provides accounting and tax services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, Jean assists clients in navigating complex financial situations. Her expertise in tax planning and consulting enables clients to make informed decisions about their financial portfolios. Servicing the South Bay Area, Jean offers personalized general accounting and advisory services, helping clients achieve their long-term financial goals.
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Jack D. Broekman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lomita, California 90717
Jack D. Broekman, a certified public accountant, provides general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses in Lomita, California. With over 20 years of experience in financial planning and business tax services, Broekman helps clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, including sales tax compliance, financial statement preparation, and budgeting.
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Scott L. Swift
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lomita, California 90717
Located in Lomita, California, Scott L. Swift is a seasoned accountant providing individual and business tax return preparation services to diverse clients. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, he has developed expertise in various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Scott L. Swift's services cater to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in the region, focusing on payroll processing and compliance, and ensuring timely and accurate financial statements and tax returns.
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Bryan M. Sapanza
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lomita, California 90717
Bryan M. Sapanza provides accounting services to individuals and families in Lomita, California, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations. His expertise encompasses payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that businesses meet all necessary tax requirements, and tax planning and consulting, enabling clients to optimize their financial strategies. Bryan's practice focuses on delivering personalized service and accurate financial guidance to support the financial well-being of his clients.

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.