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Alexander Santos
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Ana, California Licensed in California
Located in Santa Ana, California, Alexander Santos is a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience providing expert guidance to small and me...
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Keith S. Stanley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Ana, California Licensed in California
Based in Santa Ana, California, Keith S. Stanley has been providing financial guidance and accounting services for over 15 years. His areas of special...
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Jessica J. Woolworth
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Ana, California Licensed in California
With over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation, Jessica J. Woolworth serves clients in Santa Ana, California, offering expert fina...
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Paul V. Hackler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Ana, California Licensed in California
Paul V. Hackler is a registered CPA based in Santa Ana, California, with over 15 years of experience in the field. He specializes in providing basic a...
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Lan N. Doan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Ana, California Licensed in California
Based in Santa Ana, California, Lan N. Doan provides accounting expertise to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. With over...
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Irene M. Jacobson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Ana, California Licensed in California
Irene M. Jacobson offers her professional services to clients in Santa Ana, California. With over 15 years of experience in the field of accounting, s...
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Nicholas R. Bottini
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Ana, California Licensed in California
Nicholas R. Bottini is a certified public accountant with 15 years of experience, primarily serving clients in Santa Ana, California. His areas of spe...
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Michael V. Garcell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Ana, California Licensed in California
Based in Santa Ana, California, Michael V. Garcell is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience providing expert account...
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Julia J. Degen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Ana, California Licensed in California
Julia J. Degen is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Santa Ana, California, bringing over 15 years of experience in accounting and advisory...
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Jennifer N. Frey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Ana, California Licensed in California
With over 15 years of experience in Santa Ana, California, Jennifer N. Frey provides expertise to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized b...

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.