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Showing 61 to 66 of 66 CPAs in Palm Springs, California
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Walter D. Mc Laughlin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California 92262
Walter D. Mc Laughlin is a certified public accountant based in Palm Springs, California. With over 25 years of experience, he provides tax planning a...
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Thomas A. Napoli
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California 92262
Based in Palm Springs, California, Thomas A. Napoli is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to vari...
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Nestor S. Urita
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California 92264
Nestor S. Urita, a seasoned accounting professional, provides comprehensive financial guidance to individuals and families in the Palm Springs, Califo...
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Steven T. Erickson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California 92262
Based in Palm Springs, California, Steven T. Erickson is a certified public accountant with 15 years of experience in providing comprehensive accounti...
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Keith A. Shibou
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California 92262
With over 15 years of experience in accounting, Keith A. Shibou is a certified public accountant serving clients in Palm Springs, California. His expe...
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Donna C. Talley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California 92264
Donna C. Talley, a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience, provides expert financial guidance to small and medium-sized business...

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.