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Certified Public Accountants in San Francisco, California

Discover experienced CPAs in California specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, and financial planning services. California's complex state tax code and diverse business landscape require knowledgeable accounting professionals. Browse our directory to find qualified CPAs offering personalized accounting solutions for individuals and businesses..

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Showing 71 to 80 of 1368 CPAs in San Francisco, California
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David G. Etheridge
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94111
Based in San Francisco, California, David G. Etheridge is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With a focus on small business accounting and tax compliance, Etheridge provides basic accounting services to help clients maintain accurate financial records and meet regulatory requirements. Specializing in sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, Etheridge's expertise enables clients to navigate complex tax laws and avoid unnecessary penalties.
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Minghao Li
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94105
Based in San Francisco, California, Minghao Li is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience providing financial guidance to family-owned enterprises and various business structures. His expertise spans basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and ensure regulatory compliance. As a seasoned tax professional, Li offers specialized support with individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation services for clients facing tax-related issues.
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Jeffrey Santoro
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94110
Based in San Francisco, California, Jeffrey Santoro is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and tax services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, including specialized support for retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation. With a focus on tailoring his services to meet the unique needs of each client, Mr. Santoro delivers personalized tax planning and accounting solutions that address complex financial situations.
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Ashley L. Marks
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94105
Based in San Francisco, California, Ashley L. Marks specializes in providing financial planning and small business accounting services. With years of experience assisting various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families, Marks offers expert guidance on payroll processing and compliance. Her comprehensive services include individual and business tax return preparation, in addition to basic accounting services, allowing her to cater to the diverse needs of her clients.
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Susan A. Atwood
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94134
Susan A. Atwood, a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, has been providing comprehensive accounting services for over 15 years. With expertise in basic accounting, small business accounting, and financial planning, she serves individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. Her services include tax planning and consulting, payroll processing, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
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Harold K. Switzer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94111
Harold K. Switzer is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California. With over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance, he specializes in assisting small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises, with their accounting needs. His services include retirement account tax reporting, sales tax compliance, and individual tax services, catering to clients in the small business and family-owned enterprise sectors. Switzer's basic accounting services include budgeting, financial statement preparation, and tax planning.
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Ryan J. Swedalla
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94102
Ryan J. Swedalla is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in San Francisco, California, with over 12 years of experience in the field. He specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With a focus on basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, Swedalla has worked with numerous entrepreneurs and startups, helping them navigate complex financial regulations and achieve their business goals.
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John R. Beveridge
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94131
Based in San Francisco, California, John R. Beveridge, CPA, has been providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs for over 15 years. A certified public accountant with expertise in tax compliance and individual tax services, Beveridge helps clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure accurate financial reporting. His specialization in sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting enables him to cater to the diverse tax needs of his clients, from basic accounting services to comprehensive tax solutions.
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Scott R. Toburen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94122
Scott R. Toburen is a licensed Certified Public Accountant based in San Francisco, California. With over 12 years of experience in accounting and tax services, he specializes in providing Basic Accounting Services, Business Tax Services, and Small Business Accounting to Individuals and Families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. In addition to his core services, Scott also assists clients with Sales Tax Compliance and Tax Planning & Consulting to ensure they are in compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
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Jill A. Lervold
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Francisco, California 94111
Jill A. Lervold is a certified public accountant based in San Francisco, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses. Her expertise includes general accounting and advisory services, as well as payroll processing and compliance, catering to a range of business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Lervold specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance solutions to various industries, and holds a strong understanding of the tax laws and regulations.
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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.