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Showing 11 to 20 of 53 CPAs in Malibu, California
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Clarence T. Schmitz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Malibu, California 90265
Clarence T. Schmitz, a certified public accountant based in Malibu, California, brings over 15 years of experience in financial management to his clie...
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Laura J. Vahl
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Malibu, California 90265
Laura J. Vahl is a certified public accountant based in Malibu, California, with over a decade of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups. Her p...
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Lisa S. Maier
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Malibu, California 90265
Based in Malibu, California, Lisa S. Maier provides accounting and advisory services to entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. With over 20 years...
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David W. Adams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Malibu, California 90265
Based in Malibu, California, David W. Adams is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to indiv...
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Maxine A. Saft
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Malibu, California 90265
Maxine A. Saft is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) based in Malibu, California, with extensive experience in providing financial guidance...
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Maxime P. De Brouwer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Malibu, California 90265
Based in Malibu, California, Maxime P. De Brouwer is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing specialized accountin...
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Roy J. Juede
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Malibu, California 90264
Roy J. Juede is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and businesses in the Mali...
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Andrew F. Shayne
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Malibu, California 90265
Based in Malibu, California, Andrew F. Shayne is a seasoned accountant providing expert guidance to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and sta...
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Charles J. Pippin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Malibu, California 90263
Based in Malibu, California, Charles J. Pippin is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience serving the financial needs of family...
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James K. Hahn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Malibu, California 90265
Located in Malibu, California, James K. Hahn is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in providing accounting services to fam...

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.