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Showing 101 to 117 of 117 CPAs in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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Michael L. Artner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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Henry H. Hough
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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John R. Hadley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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Jessica A. Facer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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Karen S. Shang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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Tiffany Y. Hu
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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Kevan K. Flanigan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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Claire N. Lauderdale
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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Dae S. Sheen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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William J. Mcclellan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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Kenneth M. Stoler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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Leon J. Level
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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IV J. Finnucan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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Todd E. Bauer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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Robert V. Equals
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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Steven R. Kitson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
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Gary L. Mizumoto
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Palos Verdes Peninsula, 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.