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Showing 1171 to 1178 of 1178 CPAs in San Diego, California
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Robert C. Plachinski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92122
A seasoned accountant with a diverse background in financial services, Robert C. Plachinski has dedicated over 15 years of his career to providing exp...
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Desmond J. Mills
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92130
Based in San Diego, California, Desmond J. Mills is a seasoned public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to s...
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Leonard Okun
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92103
Leonard Okun is a certified public accountant based in San Diego, California, with over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation. His experti...
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Steven L. Neuman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92103
Steven L. Neuman is a certified public accountant based in San Diego, California, with over 20 years of experience in providing expert accounting and...
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Erin M. Meyer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92108
With over 15 years of experience, Erin M. Meyer provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses throughout San Diego, California. He...
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Luke M. Fairfield
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92110
Based in San Diego, California, Luke M. Fairfield is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax se...
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Matthew Leslie
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92115
Practicing as a certified public accountant in San Diego, California, Matthew Leslie brings over 20 years of experience in providing accounting servic...
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Andrew J. Epstein
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92122
Located in San Diego, California, Andrew J. Epstein is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His expertise covers a range of...

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.