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William H. Nault
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Located in Manhattan Beach, California, William H. Nault brings extensive experience to his clients as a certified public accountant. With over 25 years of experience, he provides specialized services in tax compliance, business tax services, and payroll processing & compliance. His practice focuses on supporting Various Business Structures, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. As an IRS representative, William H. Nault assists clients with representation in matters involving tax discrepancies and compliance issues.
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Thomas L. Torii
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Based in Manhattan Beach, California, Thomas L. Torii is a seasoned accountant with a strong focus on individual and business financial needs. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation, he provides expert services in bookkeeping, financial statement compilation, and IRS representation. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting for small to medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. Thomas L. Torii's expertise spans a range of industries, from small businesses to individuals and families, helping them navigate complex financial situations and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
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Paul A. James
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Paul A. James is a certified public accountant based in Manhattan Beach, California, with over 20 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses. He specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, offering expertise to entrepreneurs and startups as well as individuals and families. James prepares individual and business tax returns, and reports income from retirement accounts to ensure accurate tax calculations and compliance. An important aspect of James' practice is his attention to detail, particularly in relation to tax law changes and regulatory updates, which helps ensure his clients remain in compliance throughout the year.
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Michael F. Judge
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Located in Manhattan Beach, California, Michael F. Judge is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience assisting small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. His accounting practice focuses on providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting solutions to meet the diverse needs of his clients. Judge's areas of expertise include sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and laws.
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Ar-Young Wang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Based in Manhattan Beach, California, Ar-Young Wang offers comprehensive accounting services to clients across various industries, including entrepreneurs and startups. With over years of experience in the field, Wang specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. His services encompass sales tax compliance, individual and business tax return preparation, and support for diverse business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Christopher L. Cappello
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Located in Manhattan Beach, California, Christopher L. Cappello is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing personal and business accounting services. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, with a focus on helping individuals and families manage their finances, and small and medium-sized businesses navigate complex tax regulations. Christopher's expertise includes tax planning and consulting, as well as retirement account tax reporting, to ensure his clients are in compliance with all tax laws and regulations.
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Louisa Feve
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Louisa Feve, a certified public accountant based in Manhattan Beach, California, has been providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses for more than 15 years. Her expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, sales tax compliance, and small business accounting. Feve specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, serving clients with a range of financial needs and goals.
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Margaret L. Knott
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Based in Manhattan Beach, California, Margaret L. Knott is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing expert accounting guidance to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. Her specialization in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning enables her to offer tailored solutions for clients navigating complex financial situations. A key component of her practice is sales tax compliance, which involves ensuring accurate and timely payment of sales taxes to the state of California.
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Kirk S. Cole
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Based in Manhattan Beach, California, Kirk S. Cole is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over seven years of experience serving a diverse range of clients. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, making him a valuable asset for individuals and families as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Cole's expertise extends to general accounting and advisory services, including sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Jill R. Tregillis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Jill R. Tregillis, a licensed CPA based in Manhattan Beach, California, provides financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations. Her services include payroll processing and compliance, ensuring that businesses remain up-to-date on sales tax requirements and avoid potential penalties.

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.