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Heather C. Mccollum
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93464
Heather C. Mccollum, a certified public accountant, serves individuals and family-owned enterprises in Solvang, California. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance to her clients. Her expertise includes retirement account tax reporting and tax planning and consulting, helping families and small business owners navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Established in 2008, her practice focuses on delivering accurate and timely financial information to support informed business decisions.
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John G. Tevis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Based in Solvang, California, John G. Tevis is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His practice focuses on providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning to help clients navigate their financial needs and goals. Additionally, John specializes in tax planning and consulting, ensuring compliance with sales tax regulations and offering expert guidance on tax-related matters, including minimizing tax liabilities and maximizing refunds.
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Scot A. Alderete
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Located in Solvang, California, Scot A. Alderete provides accounting and financial services to family-owned enterprises and startups. With over a decade of experience, Alderete specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial decisions. His expertise in payroll processing and compliance ensures businesses stay up-to-date with changing regulations and deadlines. A certified public accountant (CPA), Alderete has been serving the local community since 2009, offering tax planning and consulting services to support long-term financial stability.
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Joseph F. Moyer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Based in Solvang, California, Joseph F. Moyer is a seasoned accounting professional with over 10 years of experience in providing expert financial guidance to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and make informed business decisions. Additionally, Moyer's expertise in sales tax compliance ensures that his clients are in full compliance with the latest tax laws and regulations, mitigating potential risks and penalties.
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Joann Dean
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Based in Solvang, California, Joann Dean provides accounting services to businesses and individuals in the region. With over 15 years of experience in tax planning and compliance, Dean specializes in providing Basic Accounting Services, Business Tax Services, and Individual Tax Services to small and medium-sized businesses, including various business structures such as S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. Notably, her expertise extends to payroll processing and compliance for businesses of all sizes, ensuring timely and accurate payments to employees.
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Kathleen W. Campbell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Kathleen W. Campbell is a certified public accountant based in Solvang, California. With over 15 years of experience, she provides general accounting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses, including family-owned enterprises. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning, ensuring clients meet their financial obligations and achieve their goals. Notably, she offers payroll processing and compliance services, helping businesses manage their workforce efficiently and minimize payroll-related risks.
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Janet E. Olivera
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Based in Solvang, California, Janet E. Olivera brings over 15 years of experience as a licensed CPA to her clients. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services. Janet provides tax planning and consulting, as well as preparation of individual and business tax returns, serving individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and startups.
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Thomas A. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Based in Solvang, California, Thomas A. Johnson provides general accounting and advisory services to clients in the region. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation, Johnson specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, serving a variety of industries including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. As a certified public accountant, Johnson offers individual and business tax return preparation services, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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James E. Weatherford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Based in Solvang, California, James E. Weatherford has more than 15 years of experience as a certified public accountant, providing financial guidance to small business owners and families. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, helping clients navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their operations. Weatherford also provides IRS representation and handles payroll processing and compliance for businesses, ensuring they meet all tax requirements and avoid costly penalties.
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Marilyn D. Parke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Solvang, California 93463
Marilyn D. Parke is a licensed certified public accountant based in Solvang, California, with over 20 years of experience in the field. Her practice focuses on providing individual and business tax return preparation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, to clients in a variety of settings. Parke specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, serving individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups in the Solvang area and surrounding communities.

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.