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Steven M. Speier
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92658
Based in Newport Beach, California, Steven M. Speier is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to entrepreneurs and startups. He specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, catering to various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Mr. Speier's expertise extends to retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance, ensuring that clients meet their tax obligations and stay compliant with relevant regulations.
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Susan P. Mueller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Susan P. Mueller is a practicing CPA based in Newport Beach, California, with over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation. She provides tax planning and consulting services to family-owned enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses, helping them navigate complex tax laws and regulations. In addition to her work with businesses, Mueller also specializes in providing individual tax services, including financial planning and retirement account tax reporting.
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Patrick D. Guthrie
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Located in Newport Beach, California, Patrick D. Guthrie provides comprehensive accounting services to individuals and businesses. With over 10 years of experience in taxation and accounting, Mr. Guthrie serves various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individual clients and families. His expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as representation before the Internal Revenue Service for tax disputes and resolution.
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Mollie F. Rosing
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Rosing provides accounting and tax services to entrepreneurs and startups in the Newport Beach area, focusing on basic accounting and individual taxation. With over 15 years of experience, Mollie F. Rosing specializes in tax compliance, general accounting, and advisory services for S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her professional expertise includes tax planning and consulting, ensuring clients meet their financial obligations and stay compliant with regulations.
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David A. Widerman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Based in Newport Beach, California, David A. Widerman is a certified public accountant with over 25 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as general accounting and advisory services. Mr. Widerman specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, serving a diverse clientele within family-owned enterprises and a range of business structures.
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Giovanni J. Cordoves
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Certified Public Accountant Giovanni J. Cordoves is based in Newport Beach, California. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing financial planning, business tax services, and general accounting and advisory services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services include expert payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payments to employees. Located in Southern California, Cordoves serves clients throughout the region with a focus on basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance.
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Dawn F. Piantanida
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Dawn F. Piantanida is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in the Newport Beach area, serving local businesses and individuals for over 15 years. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, business tax planning, and tax compliance, with a particular focus on meeting the needs of family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs. Piantanida provides specialized services in retirement account tax reporting and offers general accounting and advisory services to her clients, helping them navigate complex financial situations.
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Gregory D. Campbell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Gregory D. Campbell, a seasoned accountant with 15 years of experience, resides in Newport Beach, California. His professional services encompass individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation for clients with complex tax disputes. Specializing in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, Campbell provides tailored assistance to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise is built upon a deep understanding of the intricacies of taxation and a commitment to delivering precise, accurate results for his clients.
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Helen Novak-Williams
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Helen Novak-Williams is a certified public accountant based in Newport Beach, California, with over a decade of experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups. Specializing in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, she helps clients navigate a range of financial complexities, including payroll processing and compliance, sales tax compliance, and various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. As a seasoned accountant, Helen leverages her expertise to address the unique financial needs of her clients, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and make informed business decisions.
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Justin J. Ayre
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Based in Newport Beach, California, Justin J. Ayre is a seasoned financial expert with extensive experience in accounting and taxation. Specializing in individual tax services, basic accounting, and tax compliance, Ayre provides tailored solutions for a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs and startups. With expertise in handling various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, Ayre offers comprehensive tax planning and consulting services to ensure compliance and optimize financial performance.

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.