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Showing 11 to 20 of 164 CPAs in Mission Viejo, California
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Michele A. Ramirez
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92692
Michele A. Ramirez is a certified public accountant based in Mission Viejo, California, with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-size...
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Josephine A. Vigil
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92692
Based in Mission Viejo, California, Josephine A. Vigil is a trusted accounting professional with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and f...
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Sheila L. Ashrafi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92691
Based in Mission Viejo, California, Sheila L. Ashrafi offers accounting services to families and individuals. With over 15 years of experience, she sp...
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Matthew L. De Luna
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92692
Based in Mission Viejo, California, Matthew L. De Luna brings over 15 years of experience in tax and accounting services. He specializes in providing...
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Alisha Charlton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92691
Alisha Charlton is a certified public accountant based in Mission Viejo, California, with over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxation. Her...
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Todd D. Schaeffer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92692
Based in Mission Viejo, California, Todd D. Schaeffer is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in providing financial services...
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Sim M. Chan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92692
Located in Mission Viejo, California, Sim M. Chan provides accounting services to variety of clients, including individuals and families, as well as s...
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Julie L. Taylor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92692
Based in Mission Viejo, California, Julie L. Taylor is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving a diverse range of clien...
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Vansary V. Phorn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92692
Based in Mission Viejo, California, Vansary V. Phorn is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in serving family-owned enterpr...
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Donald R. Brown
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92690
Donald R. Brown is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving the accounting needs of small and medium-sized businesses an...

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.