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Showing 31 to 40 of 66 CPAs in Palm Springs, California
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William G. Thompson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California 92263
Palm Springs-based accountant William G. Thompson provides financial expertise to entrepreneurs and startup businesses, as well as family-owned enterp...
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James A. Novak
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California 92262
James A. Novak is a licensed CPA providing accounting services to clients in Palm Springs, California. With over 15 years of experience in basic accou...
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Brenda L. Sierks
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California 92262
Brenda L. Sierks is a certified public accountant based in Palm Springs, California, with over 20 years of experience in tax planning and compliance....
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Alan J. Byron
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California 92264
Alan J. Byron, a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, serves clients in Palm Springs, California. His specialization in tax c...
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Matthew C. Mccue
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California 92262
Located in Palm Springs, California, Matthew C. Mccue is a seasoned accountant with over 10 years of experience providing tax planning and consulting...
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Todd B. Cohen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California 92264
Todd B. Cohen is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) serving individuals and businesses in Palm Springs, California. With over 10 years of ex...
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Wendy E. Fuller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California 92262
Wendy E. Fuller is a licensed CPA serving the Palm Springs, California area. With over 15 years of experience in the field, she provides financial gui...
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Lori E. Weigant
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California 92262
Lori E. Weigant, a seasoned accountant based in Palm Springs, California, brings over 15 years of experience in tax preparation and financial services...
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Albert S. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California 92262
Located in Palm Springs, California, Albert S. Johnson is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and sta...
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Timothy A. D'Attile
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California 92263
Based in Palm Springs, California, Timothy A. D'Attile is a certified public accountant with over 18 years of experience in providing financial servic...

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.