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Showing 41 to 50 of 94 CPAs in Los Alamitos, California
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Shelley A. Whittaker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Alamitos, California Licensed in California
Based in Los Alamitos, California, Shelley A. Whittaker offers general accounting and advisory services to support small businesses and individuals. W...
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Mohamed A. Abdelkader
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Alamitos, California Licensed in California
Located in Los Alamitos, California, Mohamed A. Abdelkader has provided accounting services to a diverse range of clients since 2005. His expertise in...
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Louis E. Stockton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Alamitos, California Licensed in California
Based in Los Alamitos, California, Louis E. Stockton provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures. With ov...
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Shari D. Nemirow
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Alamitos, California Licensed in California
Shari D. Nemirow, a certified public accountant, has been based in Los Alamitos, California, for over two decades, providing accounting services to va...
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Elizabeth A. Ronnau
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Alamitos, California Licensed in California
Based in Los Alamitos, California, Elizabeth A. Ronnau provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, including S-Corps, partnersh...
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Lori P. Roberts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Alamitos, California Licensed in California
Lori P. Roberts is a certified public accountant serving clients in the Los Alamitos, California area. With over 15 years of experience in accounting...
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Jennifer T. Hirsch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Alamitos, California Licensed in California
Located in Los Alamitos, California, Jennifer T. Hirsch has over 10 years of experience providing expert accounting services. Her areas of specializat...
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Matthew T. Fries
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Alamitos, California Licensed in California
Based in Los Alamitos, California, Matthew T. Fries is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial planning. His areas...
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Stephen J. Campion
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Alamitos, California Licensed in California
Based in Los Alamitos, California, Stephen J. Campion is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing a range of accounting and...
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Robert M. Tomooka
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Los Alamitos, California Licensed in California
Based in Los Alamitos, California, Robert M. Tomooka is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in providing financial guidance t...

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.