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Lisa M. Risser
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solana Beach, California 92075
Based in Solana Beach, California, Lisa M. Risser has over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises. Her specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services enables her to offer expert guidance in areas such as bookkeeping, budgeting, and tax preparation. Risser also provides comprehensive sales tax compliance services, ensuring that clients are in full compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.
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Charles M. Hawley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solana Beach, California 92075
Based in Solana Beach, California, Charles M. Hawley provides accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as businesses organized as S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 10 years of experience, Hawley offers specialized services in basic accounting, business tax, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations. His expertise also includes retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, providing critical support for clients facing tax audits or disputes.
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James J. Reilly
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solana Beach, California 92075
Based in Solana Beach, California, James J. Reilly provides accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 15 years of experience, Reilly's expertise spans basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning. His practice focuses on individual and business tax return preparation, payroll processing, and compliance, serving clients across diverse industries. Established in the community, Reilly maintains a strong commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and personalized accounting solutions to his clients.
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Kirby Faciane
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solana Beach, California 92075
Based in Solana Beach, California, Kirby Faciane provides comprehensive accounting solutions to individuals and businesses. With over 10 years of experience in the field, Faciane offers specialized services in basic accounting, small business accounting, and individual tax preparation. His expertise encompasses financial statement compilation, payroll processing, and regulatory compliance, serving a diverse range of clients, from families and sole proprietors to partnerships and S-Corps.
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Ann T. Lunceford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solana Beach, California 92075
Based in Solana Beach, California, Ann T. Lunceford is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in tax planning and preparation. She primarily serves family-owned enterprises, entrepreneurs, and startups, focusing on basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance. Ann's expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as tax consulting services tailored to clients' unique needs.
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Alice A. Lamberger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solana Beach, California 92075
Alice A. Lamberger is a certified public accountant based in Solana Beach, California. With more than a decade of experience, she has developed expertise in providing tax planning and consulting services to individuals, entrepreneurs, and small and medium-sized businesses. Her specialization in tax compliance and business tax services allows her to effectively address the unique financial needs of her clients. She also provides retirement account tax reporting and basic accounting services, helping business owners stay organized and compliant with tax laws.
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Sherry L. Mesman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solana Beach, California 92075
Based in Solana Beach, California, Sherry L. Mesman provides expert accounting and tax services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over 20 years of experience in the field, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services to her clients. Sherry represents clients before the IRS in various tax matters and prepares individual and business tax returns with precision and care.
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Cameron L. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solana Beach, California 92075
Cameron L. Smith is a certified public accountant based in Solana Beach, California. With over 10 years of experience in tax compliance and accounting, Smith specializes in providing individual tax services, basic accounting services, and tax compliance solutions to individuals and families, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services include sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Carrie F. Liao
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solana Beach, California 92075
Based in Solana Beach, California, Carrie F. Liao is a seasoned certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in serving diverse clientele. Specializing in areas of basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, Liao brings extensive knowledge to individual and family-owned enterprise clients. Her expertise in tax planning and consulting, combined with IRS representation services, ensures clients receive comprehensive and precise accounting support.
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Michelle L. Vandertie
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solana Beach, California 92075
Michelle L. Vandertie is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Solana Beach, California, with over 20 years of experience in providing accounting and financial services to clients. Her specialization includes basic accounting services, such as financial statement compilation and bookkeeping, as well as business tax services and financial planning. Vandertie's expertise extends to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises, offering guidance on tax reporting for retirement accounts.

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.