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Richard E. Copeland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California Licensed in California
Richard E. Copeland is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in San Diego, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting se...
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William A. Huff
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California Licensed in California
William A. Huff is a certified public accountant based in San Diego, California, with over 15 years of experience serving the accounting needs of smal...
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Melody R. Thornton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California Licensed in California
Based in San Diego, California, Melody R. Thornton is a seasoned CPA with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to small and medium-siz...
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Marina Landa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California Licensed in Illinois
Based in San Diego, California, Marina Landa is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial expertise to family-owne...
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Gerald Varga
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California Licensed in California
Gerald Varga is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience based in San Diego, California. He specializes in providing individual...
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Thomas H. Aasen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California Licensed in California
Based in San Diego, California, Thomas H. Aasen is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 10 years of experience in providing essential account...
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Sarah J. Cunha
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California Licensed in Massachusetts
Based in San Diego, California, Sarah J. Cunha is a seasoned certified public accountant providing expert financial guidance to small and medium-sized...
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John A. Prendergast
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California Licensed in California
Based in San Diego, California, John A. Prendergast is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving a variety of clients. Hi...
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Michael R. Law
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California Licensed in California
Based in San Diego, California, Michael R. Law is a seasoned accountant with nearly two decades of experience in providing expert financial guidance....
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Casey T. Hayes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California Licensed in California
Based in San Diego, California, Casey T. Hayes is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting services to 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.