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Showing 101 to 110 of 164 CPAs in Mission Viejo, California
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David A. Flores
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California Licensed in California
Based in Mission Viejo, California, David A. Flores has over 20 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to clients in the fami...
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Brian R. Bursey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California Licensed in California
Brian R. Bursey is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving clients in Mission Viejo, California. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes...
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Stephen G. Murphy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California Licensed in California
Located in Mission Viejo, California, Stephen G. Murphy is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in the field, dating back ove...
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Glen M. Fredenberg
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California Licensed in California
Based in Mission Viejo, California, Glen M. Fredenberg is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience serving a diverse range of clients, i...
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Quinton B. Dowell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California Licensed in California
Quinton B. Dowell, a certified public accountant based in Mission Viejo, California, provides accounting and advisory services to clients across vario...
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Carolyn D. Kruebbe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California Licensed in California
Based in Mission Viejo, California, Carolyn D. Kruebbe is a seasoned accountant serving a diverse client base of family-owned enterprises and various...
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Bert J. Hawkins
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California Licensed in California
Bert J. Hawkins is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving individuals and families in Mission Viejo, California, as well as various business stru...
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Shelly M. Mcdowell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California Licensed in California
Based in Mission Viejo, California, Shelly M. Mcdowell is a licensed CPA with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services. He...
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Kevin J. Moran
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California Licensed in California
Kevin J. Moran is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Mission Viejo, California, with over 15 years of experience serving the accounting need...
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Theresa M. Carrara
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California Licensed in California
Theresa M. Carrara brings her expertise in accounting to Mission Viejo, California, where she has resided for many years. With over 15 years of experi...

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.