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Frank D. Diferdinando
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Based in Newport Beach, California, Frank D. Diferdinando provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial planning, Frank specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting. His services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as payroll processing and compliance to ensure businesses meet their tax obligations.
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David J. Brawley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Located in Newport Beach, California, David J. Brawley is a certified public accountant with extensive experience serving the accounting needs of individuals and businesses in various structures. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, ensuring his clients meet their financial goals and stay in compliance with regulatory requirements. David also offers IRS representation and payroll processing & compliance services, providing expert guidance on complex tax matters and ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance with labor laws.
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John R. Adjutant
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
John R. Adjutant is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Newport Beach, California, with over a decade of experience servicing clients across various industries. He provides specialized tax compliance services, including sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With a focus on business tax services and tax compliance, Adjutant offers expert advice on basic accounting matters and ensures clients meet their tax obligations in accordance with relevant regulations.
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J. R. Larosa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Based in Newport Beach, California, J. R. Larosa is a seasoned certified public accountant with an extensive background in tax and financial services. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing tailored accounting solutions to entrepreneurs and startups, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services encompass individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation and tax compliance for various business structures. In addition to these core services, Larosa offers financial planning expertise, helping clients navigate complex financial decisions and achieve long-term stability.
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Marla I. Glabman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Located in Newport Beach, California, Marla I. Glabman is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. Her expertise spans various accounting disciplines, including basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting. Specializing in serving family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses, Marla provides customized accounting solutions to meet the unique needs of her clients. She is also well-versed in sales tax compliance and general accounting and advisory services, offering comprehensive support to her clients in these areas.
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Michael R. Arrache
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Located in Newport Beach, California, Michael R. Arrache is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, ensuring clients are in compliance with tax regulations, and providing comprehensive financial planning. Mr. Arrache also offers expert IRS representation and payroll processing and compliance services, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and maintain regulatory compliance.
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Kurt H. Stake
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Based in Newport Beach, California, Kurt H. Stake is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing expert services to various business structures and family-owned enterprises. His specialization in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting has helped numerous clients achieve financial stability and growth. Stake offers payroll processing and compliance services, ensuring that businesses meet all relevant tax obligations and regulatory requirements.
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William P. Lyons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Licensed to practice public accounting in the state of California, William P. Lyons offers accounting services to individuals and businesses in the Newport Beach area. With over 20 years of experience in general accounting and advisory, Lyons provides expert guidance on tax preparation, financial reporting, and budgeting for small and medium-sized businesses. His specialization in basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation and account reconciliation, helps clients maintain accurate financial records.
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Behina Baher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Based in Newport Beach, California, Behina Baher has provided expert accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, catering to entrepreneurs and startups. Her services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, allowing her clients to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
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R. M. Williams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
R. M. Williams, a certified public accountant based in Newport Beach, California, has been providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups for over 20 years. The firm specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, catering to a diverse range of clients including individuals and families. R. M. Williams also provides dedicated support for IRS representation and sales tax compliance, ensuring clients are in full compliance with tax laws and regulations.

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.