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Showing 71 to 80 of 96 CPAs in San Marcos, California
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Brian C. Chan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Marcos, California 92078
Brian C. Chan is a certified public accountant located in San Marcos, California, with over 15 years of experience serving various business structures...
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Rachel M. Elitharp
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Marcos, California 92078
Rachel M. Elitharp is a certified public accountant based in San Marcos, California. With over 8 years of experience, she specializes in providing bas...
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Kelly M. Vargas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Marcos, California 92078
Kelly M. Vargas is a certified public accountant based in San Marcos, California, with over 15 years of experience in the accounting industry. Ms. Var...
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Robert J. Bellfy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Marcos, California 92069
Robert J. Bellfy is a certified public accountant (CPA) located in San Marcos, California, with over 10 years of experience serving individuals and bu...
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James H. Swartout
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Marcos, California 92078
Based in San Marcos, California, James H. Swartout is a seasoned accounting professional with expertise in tax planning and consulting, as well as pay...
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Elizabeth J. Gautier
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Marcos, California 92078
Elizabeth J. Gautier is a San Marcos, California-based certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial solutions....
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Michael D. Crowe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Marcos, California 92078
Based in San Marcos, California, Michael D. Crowe has been providing accounting services for over 20 years, specializing in basic accounting services,...
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Ramona F. Bove
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Marcos, California 92069
Based in San Marcos, California, Ramona F. Bove brings over 15 years of experience in accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. Her pr...
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Jeffery W. Proctor
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Marcos, California 92078
Jeffery W. Proctor, a certified public accountant, has been serving clients in San Marcos, California, since 2005. He specializes in providing financi...
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F. L. Detzel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Marcos, California 92096
F. L. Detzel is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in San Marcos, California. With over 15 years of experience, Detzel specializes in basic acc...

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.