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Showing 51 to 60 of 232 CPAs in Newport Beach, California
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Jeffrey S. Edwards
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Jeffrey S. Edwards is a certified public accountant based in Newport Beach, California, with over 15 years of experience serving clients from diverse...
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David A. Herbka
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92658
Based in Newport Beach, California, David A. Herbka has over 25 years of experience delivering comprehensive accounting and tax services to small and...
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Laura B. Russo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92661
Based in Newport Beach, California, Laura B. Russo brings her expertise in accounting and tax planning to clients across a range of industries. With o...
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Edward W. Kirnbauer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92663
Based in Newport Beach, California, Edward W. Kirnbauer is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and...
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Jerry P. Rickmeyer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Jerry P. Rickmeyer is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in tax planning and financial consulting. Located in Newport Beac...
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William S. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92663
William S. Johnson is a certified public accountant in Newport Beach, California, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and advisory s...
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Hallock D. Davis II
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Based in Newport Beach, California, Hallock D. Davis II provides accounting and tax services to a diverse range of clients. With over 20 years of expe...
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Kenichi Inaho
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Based in Newport Beach, California, Kenichi Inaho has over 10 years of experience as a certified public accountant, serving clients in the individual...
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Lynn Kamada
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Lynn Kamada, a seasoned accountant with over 20 years of experience in Newport Beach, California, specializes in providing expert financial guidance t...
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Danube Marandi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Based in Newport Beach, California, Danube Marandi is a dedicated CPA with over 15 years of experience in providing expert tax planning and consulting...

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.