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Showing 51 to 69 of 69 CPAs in Santa Maria, California
LJ
Lisa J. Mcgrath
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
AM
Amy M. Murdock
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
LS
Lisa S. Bognuda
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
TB
Thomas B. Rust
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
JR
Jose R. Galicinao
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
MD
Michael D. Bouquet
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
JL
Jeffrey L. Davidson
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
PR
Patricia R. Bouquet
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
NB
Nancy B. Shafer
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
AF
Allison F. Palm
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
CL
Christine L. Wong
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
PJ
Peggy J. Loya
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
DE
David E. Hickey
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
IM
Ike M. Iqbal
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
DL
Dona L. Lundy
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
D
David Dickinson
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
PB
Paul B. Moe
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
JA
John A. Chestnutt
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed
JD
Julie D. Cox
Certified Public Accountant
Santa Maria, California
Verified Licensed

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.