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Showing 51 to 73 of 73 CPAs in Santa Cruz, California
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Frank R. Young
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
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Steven I. Stone
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
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Yeji S. Kim
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
CL
Christopher L. Wentzien
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
HR
Heidi R. Oneill
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
MR
Marc R. Blouin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
DJ
Donald J. Dow
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
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Francis Beahan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
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Teresa P. Corwin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
CT
Chad T. Hoesing
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
RV
Rocco V. Cappalla
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
CJ
Christopher J. Tainty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
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Scott M. Burns
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
GC
Geraldine C. Gail
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
MA
Marilyn A. Fahrner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
AC
Anne C. Mitchell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
MA
Marianne A. Ellis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
CP
Cathleen P. Davis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
SD
Suzanne D. Young
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
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Barry D. Long
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
DB
Dennis B. Lippitt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
DK
Donald K. Hunt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California
PA
Patricia A. Mcfarland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Santa Cruz, California

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.