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Todd D. Schaeffer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92692
Based in Mission Viejo, California, Todd D. Schaeffer is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in providing financial services...
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Kenneth L. Kowalczyk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92692
Kenneth L. Kowalczyk, a certified public accountant, has been serving clients in Mission Viejo, California since 2008. His area of specialization incl...
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Margaret A. Weil
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92691
Margaret A. Weil, a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Mission Viejo, California. With over 15 years of experience in the field, she provides...
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Steven C. Timmons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92692
Based in Mission Viejo, California, Steven C. Timmons is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidanc...
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Neal E. West
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92692
Neal E. West is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and variou...
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Bobby B. Batesole
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92692
Bobby B. Batesole is a certified public accountant based in Mission Viejo, California, with over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax preparat...
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Lisa M. Stillings
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92692
Lisa M. Stillings is a certified public accountant based in Mission Viejo, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidanc...
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Delbert O. Meeks
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92692
Based in Mission Viejo, California, Delbert O. Meeks is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation. His...
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William N. Ratkovic
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92692
Based in Mission Viejo, California, William N. Ratkovic is a seasoned accountant with extensive expertise in financial planning and management. He spe...
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Shihyun S. Wang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mission Viejo, California 92692
Based in Mission Viejo, California, Shihyun S. Wang is a seasoned accounting professional with a focus on serving small and medium-sized businesses. W...

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.