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Showing 61 to 70 of 73 CPAs in Santa Cruz, California
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Rocco V. Cappalla
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Cruz, California 95060
Based in Santa Cruz, California, Rocco V. Cappalla is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience. He specializes in providing indi...
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Christopher J. Tainty
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Cruz, California 95060
Based in Santa Cruz, California, Christopher J. Tainty brings over 20 years of experience in accounting and tax services to his clients. With a focus...
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Scott M. Burns
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Cruz, California 95062
Located in Santa Cruz, California, Scott M. Burns is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidan...
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Geraldine C. Gail
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Cruz, California 95062
Geraldine C. Gail offers her services as a certified public accountant in Santa Cruz, California, bringing nearly 15 years of experience to clients in...
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Marilyn A. Fahrner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Cruz, California 95062
Marilyn A. Fahrner is a certified public accountant based in Santa Cruz, California.
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Anne C. Mitchell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Cruz, California 95062
Based in Santa Cruz, California, Anne C. Mitchell offers expert accounting services to clients in the region. With over 15 years of experience in gene...
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Marianne A. Ellis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Cruz, California 95065
Marianne A. Ellis, a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Santa Cruz, California, provides expertise in tax planning and consulting, bo...
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Cathleen P. Davis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Cruz, California 95060
Cathleen P. Davis is a certified public accountant based in Santa Cruz, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance t...
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Suzanne D. Young
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Cruz, California 95060
Suzanne D. Young, a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, is based in Santa Cruz, California. Her services encompass general a...
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Barry D. Long
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Santa Cruz, California 95060
Based in Santa Cruz, California, Barry D. Long is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to sm...

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.