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Certified Public Accountants in California

Discover experienced CPAs in California specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, and financial planning services. California's complex state tax code and diverse business landscape require knowledgeable accounting professionals. Browse our directory to find qualified CPAs offering personalized accounting solutions for individuals and businesses..

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Jason T. Schwary
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92661
Located in Newport Beach, California, Jason T. Schwary has over a decade of experience providing comprehensive accounting and financial services to various clients, including entrepreneurs and startups, as well as individuals and families. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex regulatory requirements. In addition to his core services, Schwary offers specialized payroll processing and compliance solutions, ensuring clients meet their tax obligations in a timely and accurate manner.
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Kendis A. Heffly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Kendis A. Heffly is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, serving clients in Newport Beach, California. She specializes in providing tax planning and consulting services, as well as IRS representation, to address complex tax issues and ensure compliance with tax laws. Her expertise extends to basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, making her a valuable resource for small and medium-sized businesses, including various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Michael N. Okada
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Located in Newport Beach, California, Michael N. Okada provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, utilizing his expertise to assist clients with tax planning and consulting. As a certified public accountant, he offers bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, helping businesses and individuals navigate their financial needs.
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Bradley R. Behrendt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Bradley R. Behrendt is a certified public accountant based in Newport Beach, California, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to local businesses and individuals. He specializes in delivering general accounting and advisory services, as well as representing clients before the IRS, helping to resolve tax disputes and navigate complex tax laws. Behrendt's expertise extends to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, making him a trusted resource for entrepreneurs and startup owners in the Newport Beach area.
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Erin J. Ludwig
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Erin J. Ludwig is a certified public accountant based in Newport Beach, California, with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services. Her practice focuses on serving individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, with a specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance. Ludwig offers bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, in addition to sales tax compliance support, helping clients navigate financial regulations and maintain accurate financial records.
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Kenneth E. Sidley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92658
Kenneth E. Sidley, a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience, is based in Newport Beach, California. With a focus on General Accounting & Advisory and Tax Planning & Consulting, he serves individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His areas of specialization include Basic Accounting Services, Business Tax Services, and Financial Planning, allowing him to provide comprehensive support to his clients.
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J. R. Gilroy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
J. R. Gilroy has been serving individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, in Newport Beach, California since 2007. Holding advanced certifications in taxation and financial planning, Gilroy provides tailored solutions in tax planning and consulting, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation. With expertise in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, Gilroy's specialization allows for comprehensive support to clients in their financial needs. His experience in serving a diverse range of clients has given him a unique understanding of the financial challenges and opportunities faced by individuals and businesses in the Newport Beach area.
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Susan Keeling
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92663
Susan Keeling is a certified public accountant practicing in Newport Beach, California, with over 15 years of experience. Her expertise includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, serving small and medium-sized businesses with various structures. Specifically, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and ensuring tax compliance for her clients. Keeling's experience encompasses working with S corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies, making her a valuable resource for businesses with complex financial needs.
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Thomas J. Williamsen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Based in Newport Beach, California, Thomas J. Williamsen has over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses. His expertise encompasses individual and business tax return preparation, general accounting and advisory services, tax compliance, and small business accounting. Mr. Williamsen's extensive experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, has afforded him a unique understanding of the complex needs of these organizations.
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Robert D. Allen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Newport Beach, California 92660
Located in Newport Beach, California, Robert D. Allen provides comprehensive accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, ensuring clients are in adherence to complex tax regulations. Allen's expertise also extends to tax planning and consulting, as well as IRS representation, serving family-owned enterprises and small businesses across Southern California.
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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.