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Aaron B. Janoer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Pedro, California 90731
The practice of Aaron B. Janoer, CPA, is based in San Pedro, California and serves clients in the Los Angeles area. With over 15 years of experience, Janoer specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. His expertise spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as serving individuals and families with their accounting needs. Services offered include retirement account tax reporting and general accounting and advisory services.
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Richard E. Esposito
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Pedro, California 90731
Based in San Pedro, California, Richard E. Esposito is a seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in financial planning and tax services. He specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses across various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. As a certified public accountant, Esposito's services encompass IRS representation, basic accounting services, and business tax services, supporting clients in meeting their financial goals.
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Lorenzo B. Pitts
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Pedro, California 90731
Lorenzo B. Pitts is a certified public accountant based in San Pedro, California, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation. He focuses on serving small and medium-sized businesses, including various structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, providing expert services in basic accounting and tax reporting. Pitts offers specialized knowledge in individual and business tax return preparation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and financial requirements.
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Shaye Jacobson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Pedro, California 90731
Located in San Pedro, California, Shaye Jacobson is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience. Her expertise in sales tax compliance, payroll processing and compliance, and business tax services has been particularly beneficial to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With a specialization in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, Jacobson provides critical support to clients through financial analysis and planning. She is well-versed in federal and state tax regulations, ensuring clients remain compliant with tax laws and regulations.
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Paul Pensa
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Pedro, California 90731
Located in San Pedro, California, Paul Pensa has been providing comprehensive accounting services to individuals and families, as well as various business structures, for over a decade. With specialized knowledge in small business accounting and business tax services, he assists clients in navigating tax planning and consulting, including effective retirement account tax reporting. His expertise encompasses a range of accounting needs, including basic accounting services, which help clients maintain accurate financial records and optimize their financial performance.
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Mark L. Grasso
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Pedro, California 90731
Mark L. Grasso, a certified public accountant based in San Pedro, California, has been serving local entrepreneurs and startups for over 15 years, providing basic accounting services and tax compliance expertise. His areas of specialization include individual tax services and business tax return preparation, with a focus on meeting the unique needs of each client. Grasso's services also encompass payroll processing and compliance, ensuring businesses stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements. With a strong background in individual and family tax services, he offers a personalized approach to tax planning and preparation.
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James P. Hannon
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Pedro, California 90731
Based in San Pedro, California, James P. Hannon has been providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses for over 15 years. His expertise includes tax planning and consulting, as well as retirement account tax reporting, with a focus on individual and small business accounting. With specializations in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, he assists clients with various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Marvin Cohen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Pedro, California 90731
Located in San Pedro, California, Marvin Cohen is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. He specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Cohen also provides expert IRS representation and bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, ensuring accurate and compliant financial records.
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Lisa C. Risi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Pedro, California 90731
Based in San Pedro, California, Lisa C. Risi offers general accounting and advisory services tailored to the needs of family-owned enterprises and individuals. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, she provides expert guidance on financial planning and tax reporting. Specializing in retirement account tax reporting, Lisa C. Risi helps clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure timely compliance. Her focus on personalized attention and technical expertise has earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients.
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Jay T. Shulman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location San Pedro, California 90731
As a certified public accountant, Jay T. Shulman has been providing accounting and financial expertise to clients in the San Pedro, California area since 2003. His services include payroll processing and compliance, as well as representation in matters before the IRS. A specialist in basic accounting, business tax services, and tax compliance, Shulman serves a diverse range of clients, from individuals and families to small businesses and various corporate structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.

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.