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Certified Public Accountants in Santa Clarita, 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 73 of 73 CPAs in Santa Clarita, California
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Beth M. Burton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Clarita, California 91380
Beth M. Burton, a certified public accountant, is based in Santa Clarita, California, and has been providing accounting services for over 20 years. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, serving a wide range of clients including entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. She offers sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation services to help businesses manage their finances effectively and meet their financial obligations. Ms. Burton's expertise in tax compliance and financial planning enables her clients to make informed decisions and navigate complex financial situations.
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Michelle C. Hagopian
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Clarita, California 91350
Michelle C. Hagopian, a certified public accountant based in Santa Clarita, California, brings over 20 years of experience in accounting and financial services to her clients. With a specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, Hagopian helps individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, navigate complex tax laws and ensure compliance. As a seasoned expert in payroll processing and sales tax compliance, Hagopian's services include assistance with payroll processing and sales tax returns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements.
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Donald R. Rossmeisl
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Clarita, California 91350
Based in Santa Clarita, California, Donald R. Rossmeisl provides professional accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, offering financial statement compilation and individual and business tax return preparation. Rossmeisl's expertise in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation helps his clients navigate complex financial issues and make informed business decisions.
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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.