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Showing 11 to 16 of 16 CPAs in Seaside, California
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Robert F. Hallatt
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Seaside, California Licensed in California
Based in Seaside, California, Robert F. Hallatt has been providing accounting services for over 15 years. He specializes in Basic Accounting Services,...
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Daniel S. Matterson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Seaside, California Licensed in California
Daniel S. Matterson is a licensed CPA based in Seaside, California, with over 20 years of experience in accounting and financial services. He speciali...
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John E. Ozaeta
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Seaside, California Licensed in California
Based in Seaside, California, John E. Ozaeta provides accounting expertise to individuals and families, as well as businesses with various structures....
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Judy Parsons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Seaside, California Licensed in California
Judy Parsons is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Seaside, California, with more than 10 years of experience in tax planning and consulting...
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Palitha B. Weerasekera
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Seaside, California Licensed in California
Palitha B. Weerasekera, a certified public accountant based in Seaside, California, brings over 15 years of experience in general accounting and advis...
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Meridith M. Stoneman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Seaside, California Licensed in Washington
Meridith M. Stoneman is a certified public accountant based in Seaside, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance t...

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.