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Showing 1 to 10 of 66 CPAs in Palm Springs, California
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Joseph F. Stark
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California Licensed in California
Joseph F. Stark is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Palm Springs, California, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation....
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Steven L. Edwards
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California Licensed in California
Based in Palm Springs, California, Steven L. Edwards provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized bus...
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Robert L. Mc Cue
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California Licensed in California
Raised in Palm Springs, California, Robert L. Mc Cue has spent his career providing comprehensive financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups, as...
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Lyle E. Pierceall
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California Licensed in California
Located in Palm Springs, California, Lyle E. Pierceall is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in p...
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Donald R. Keesling
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California Licensed in California
Based in Palm Springs, California, Donald R. Keesling offers more than 30 years of experience providing expert accounting and tax services to individu...
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Brenda L. Sierks
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California Licensed in California
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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Edward P. Schroeder
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California Licensed in California
Edward P. Schroeder is a certified public accountant based in Palm Springs, California. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation, h...
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Laurence M. Hallock
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California Licensed in California
With over 15 years of experience in serving the Palm Springs, California community, Laurence M. Hallock provides expert accounting services to individ...
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William R. Corr
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California Licensed in Oklahoma
William R. Corr, a certified public accountant, is based in Palm Springs, California, and has been serving clients in the region for over 15 years. Hi...
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Andrew K. Brouwer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Palm Springs, California Licensed in California
Based in Palm Springs, California, Andrew K. Brouwer provides comprehensive accounting services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned e...

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.