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Showing 1 to 10 of 89 CPAs in Temecula, California
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Joseph T. Surrell
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Temecula, California 92592
Based in Temecula, California, Joseph T. Surrell provides accounting services for a diverse range of industries, including architects, healthcare, and...
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Gary L. Ritter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Temecula, California 92590
Based in Temecula, California, Gary L. Ritter is a seasoned accountant with over 17 years of experience providing comprehensive tax and financial serv...
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Mark A. Nilsen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Temecula, California 92591
Mark A. Nilsen is a certified public accountant based in Temecula, California, with over 15 years of experience providing financial expertise to entre...
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John D. Rodgers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Temecula, California 92592
John D. Rodgers, a certified public accountant, has operated his practice in Temecula, California since 2006. With specialization in individual tax se...
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Michael T. Lukes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Temecula, California 92591
Michael T. Lukes, a certified public accountant, is based in Temecula, California, with over 15 years of experience serving various business structure...
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Karen N. Pepe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Temecula, California 92592
Based in Temecula, California, Karen N. Pepe is a seasoned accountant with extensive experience in financial matters. Her services include bookkeeping...
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Tjeerd R. Brink
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Temecula, California 92592
Tjeerd R. Brink is a seasoned accountant residing in Temecula, California. He has over 20 years of experience providing tax planning and consulting se...
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Janina L. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Temecula, California 92592
Based in Temecula, California, Janina L. Smith is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and taxation...
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Admas Kebede
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Temecula, California 92591
Temecula-based Admas Kebede is a seasoned accountant with over 10 years of experience. He specializes in providing tax compliance and basic accounting...
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Richard A. Mote
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Temecula, California 92592
Richard A. Mote, a licensed CPA based in Temecula, California, has been providing accounting services for over 20 years. His specializations include b...

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.