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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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Michelle A. Moss
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94102
Michelle A. Moss is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving individuals and families in San Francisco, California. She provides specialized accounting services, including sales tax compliance, individual and business tax return preparation, and basic accounting services. With a focus on individual tax services, business tax services, and various business structures (S-Corps, partnerships, LLCs), Michelle A. Moss offers personalized accounting solutions to meet her clients' diverse needs.
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Ian J. Fleming
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94111
Ian J. Fleming is a certified public accountant serving clients in San Francisco, California, with over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxation. He provides services including IRS representation, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, and families. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, Ian Fleming helps clients navigate complex tax regulations and achieve financial stability.
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Charles Quick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94104
Based in San Francisco, California, Charles Quick is a seasoned accountant with more than a decade of experience providing expert financial guidance to individuals and businesses. He specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, offering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of his clients. With a focus on sales tax compliance, individual and business tax return preparation, and serving entrepreneurs and startups, Charles is well-versed in the complexities of tax law and financial regulations.
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Deborah P. Wong
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94132
Based in San Francisco, California, Deborah P. Wong is a CPA with extensive experience in providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups. Since 2008, she has specialized in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services for family-owned enterprises and small businesses. Deborah P. Wong prepares individual and business tax returns, and ensures compliance with sales tax regulations in the state of California.
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Lawrence R. Minney
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94103
Based in San Francisco, California, Lawrence R. Minney is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in providing individual and business tax return preparation services, as well as retirement account tax reporting for entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. With a focus on basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, Lawrence R. Minney assists clients in navigating complex tax laws and regulatory requirements.
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Melanie M. Block
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94123
Melanie Block is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs in San Francisco, California. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning. She provides payroll processing and compliance services, as well as prepares individual and business tax returns, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
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Amy B. Jones
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94124
Amy B. Jones is a certified public accountant located in San Francisco, California. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services to entrepreneurs and startups with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as sales tax compliance, assisting clients in navigating complex tax regulations.
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Mark K. Nakamura
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94131
Mark K. Nakamura is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving businesses and entrepreneurs in the San Francisco area. He specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, providing expertise in financial management and growth strategies. Nakamura also offers unique services in sales tax compliance and IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and resolve disputes effectively.
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Benedict J. Waters
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94123
Benedict J. Waters is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California. With over two decades of experience in serving individuals and families, and small and medium-sized businesses, he focuses on providing expert accounting services that cater to the unique needs of his clients. His specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting enables him to offer customized solutions for financial statement compilation, payroll processing, and compliance. Notably, he is skilled in bookkeeping, which he incorporates into his comprehensive accounting services to ensure his clients' financial records are accurate and up-to-date.
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Sujan Panta
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94111
Based in San Francisco, California, Sujan Panta provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups of various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over a decade of experience in basic accounting services and tax compliance, Panta offers bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to meet the diverse needs of his clients. Panta specializes in tax compliance and small business accounting, utilizing his expertise to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with sales tax regulations.
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Browse CPAs by City in California

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.