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Showing 411 to 420 of 1178 CPAs in San Diego, California
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Ling Zhang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92126
Ling Zhang is a certified public accountant based in San Diego, California, with over a decade of experience serving various business structures inclu...
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Peggy P. Chow
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92129
Peggy P. Chow, a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience, provides accounting services to clients in San Diego, California....
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Andrea M. Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92103
Andrea M. Martin is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in San Die...
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Joseph M. Adamchak,
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92109
Joseph M. Adamchak provides accounting services to individuals and families in San Diego, California. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes...
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Philip R. Sangiorgio
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92111
Based in San Diego, California, Philip R. Sangiorgio is a seasoned public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing comprehensive accou...
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Jerry P. Dunn
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92131
Based in San Diego, California, Jerry P. Dunn has over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses....
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Jocelyn Durkoske
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92130
Jocelyn Durkoske is a certified public accountant based in San Diego, California. With over 10 years of experience, she provides specialized services...
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Helen J. Hodges
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92103
Helen J. Hodges is a certified public accountant based in San Diego, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing tax planning and financ...
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Catherine J. Kowalewski
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92106
Catherine J. Kowalewski is a certified public accountant based in San Diego, California, with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-siz...
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David E. Severson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Diego, California 92192
David E. Severson is a certified public accountant serving the San Diego, California area, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial gui...

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.