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Showing 51 to 67 of 67 CPAs in Seal Beach, California
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Steven R. Berbower
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, California
GW
George W. Griffith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, California
JB
James B. Lingle
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, California
RL
Robert L. Anderson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, California
DT
Derek T. Otsuka
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, California
J
John Garcia
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, California
DL
Deann L. Lent
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, California
K
Karen Kiewe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, California
C
Caleb Tsang
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, California
RM
Robert M. Passero
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, California
TF
Thomas F. Clarke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, California
GA
Galal-Eldin A. Gado
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, California
AE
Allison E. Moore
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, California
JE
James E. Schulien
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, California
BK
Brian K. Brown
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, California
DB
Donald B. Hutchinson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, California
MW
Mark W. Bidwell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Seal Beach, 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.