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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 a...
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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-...
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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 L...
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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 expe...
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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....
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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 expert...
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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 me...
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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...
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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 client...
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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 accounti...

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.