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Buford B. Baldridge
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Alamitos, California 90720
Based in Los Alamitos, California, Buford B. Baldridge has extensive experience providing accounting services to clients in the Los Angeles area. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in tax compliance and small business accounting, catering to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups. His practice focuses on tax planning and consulting, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax codes and regulations.
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Donald J. Trojan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Alamitos, California 90720
Based in Los Alamitos, California, Donald J. Trojan provides comprehensive accounting services to family-owned enterprises and individuals. With over 15 years of experience in financial planning and small business accounting, he offers a range of expertise tailored to meet the diverse needs of his clients. His specialization includes basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, with a unique focus on retirement account tax reporting. In addition to his core services, Trojan also provides IRS representation to ensure clients are compliant with tax regulations. Donald J. Trojan serves the financial needs of family-owned enterprises and individuals in Los Alamitos and surrounding areas, offering trusted guidance on tax planning, financial management, and small business operations.
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Thomas R. Ceglar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Alamitos, California 90720
Based in Los Alamitos, California, Thomas R. Ceglar has over 20 years of experience as a certified public accountant. His professional expertise includes general accounting and advisory services, individual and business tax return preparation, as well as comprehensive financial planning. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, he provides tailored guidance to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises.
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Gary Gielish
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Alamitos, California 90720
Gary Gielish is a certified public accountant based in Los Alamitos, California, with more than a decade of experience. He provides specialized accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises, with a focus on payroll processing and compliance, general accounting, and individual tax services. Gielish's expertise in basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation and budgeting, is complemented by his experience in guiding clients through the complexities of tax law and regulatory requirements.

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.