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Showing 201 to 219 of 219 CPAs in Long Beach, California
JE
James E. Sims
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
F
Fred Nasri
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
WK
William K. Thorpe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
M
Mehran Rende
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
ML
Michael L. Wilson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
TJ
Thomas J. Christensen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
MA
Mark A. Culbertson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
DP
Diane P. Liddi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
MJ
Mark J. Fronke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
GG
George G. Derry
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
DL
Darrell L. Bice
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
LA
Larry A. Petersen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
MO
Mustapha O. Oyewole
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
MM
Margaret M. Miles
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
BA
Bruce A. Silverthorn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
MF
Martina F. Aufiero
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
RW
Raymond W. Klein
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
KS
Kyle S. Croxford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California
LK
Linda K. Gregory
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Long Beach, California

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.