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Showing 31 to 40 of 61 CPAs in Monterey, California
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Allison M. Barrientos
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Based in Monterey, California, Allison M. Barrientos has been providing accounting services for over 10 years. She specializes in supporting entrepreneurs and startups with complex tax needs, particularly those with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. A comprehensive accountancy practice, Barrientos' expertise extends to retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations. Her experience in basic accounting services and business tax services enables her to deliver tailored solutions for small business clients, addressing their unique financial challenges.
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Lynne T. Sexton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Lynne T. Sexton is a certified public accountant based in Monterey, California, with over 25 years of experience in providing tax compliance and accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise lies in basic accounting services, business tax services, and retirement account tax reporting, with a focus on meeting the complex needs of family-owned enterprises and small businesses. Sexton is also skilled in IRS representation, helping clients navigate tax disputes and ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
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William G. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Based in Monterey, California, William G. Smith provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs in the region. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services. His expertise includes sales tax compliance and individual and business tax return preparation, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations.
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Lori P. Silver
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Lori P. Silver is a certified public accountant based in Monterey, California, providing accounting services to individuals and businesses in the area. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in tax planning, consulting, and return preparation for both individuals and businesses. She focuses on delivering basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance solutions to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families in Monterey.
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Rina R. Tringali
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Rina R. Tringali is a certified public accountant based in Monterey, California. With over 15 years of experience, she provides specialized services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise lies in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, with a notable focus on sales tax compliance for businesses.
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Gerald C. Ray
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Gerald C. Ray is a certified public accountant based in Monterey, California, with over 20 years of experience in the field. Specializing in general accounting and advisory services, as well as financial planning, he provides guidance to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services encompass payroll processing and compliance, as well as individual tax services, and he offers financial planning and budgeting expertise.
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David A. Cohen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Based in Monterey, California, David A. Cohen is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance to family-owned enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses. Mr. Cohen offers expertise in sales tax compliance and IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. His services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each business and individual client. With a strong background in accounting and taxation, Mr. Cohen is committed to providing accurate and reliable financial guidance to his clients.
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Victor I. Feuerstein
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Located in Monterey, California, Victor I. Feuerstein has been providing accounting services to local businesses and individuals for over a decade. With expertise in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, tax planning and consulting, and a specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, he offers tailored support to family-owned enterprises, entrepreneurs, and startups. Feuerstein's experience in handling the complex tax needs of a diverse client base allows him to navigate unique situations with confidence, providing clients with comprehensive support and expert guidance throughout the year.
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Marilyn T. Blankenship
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Marilyn T. Blankenship is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in providing general accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses in Monterey, California. With over 15 years of experience in the field, she specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning for various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. She also provides retirement account tax reporting services, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
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Deborah M. Griest
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Monterey, California 93940
Deborah M. Griest is a certified public accountant based in Monterey, California. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation, she provides expert guidance on tax planning and consulting to individuals and families, as well as small businesses and various corporate structures. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, ensuring that her clients are in full compliance with tax laws and regulations. Additionally, she offers retirement account tax reporting services, helping clients navigate complex tax requirements for their retirement savings.

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.