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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 CPAs in Topanga, California
CJ
Claudia J. Bugh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Topanga, California
SE
Scott E. Leeds
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Topanga, California
GJ
Gregory J. Soukup
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Topanga, California
FS
Francesca S. Segarra
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Topanga, California
SJ
Stephanie J. Reagan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Topanga, California
CL
Caran L. Ebert
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Topanga, California
RJ
Robert J. Sparks
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Topanga, California
DP
David P. Malone
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Topanga, California
CA
Christina A. Eddy
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Topanga, California
EB
Edward B. Goldthwaite
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Topanga, California
MC
Michael C. Heard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Topanga, California
S
Samuel Eskenazi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Topanga, California
RC
Rebecca C. Amos
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Topanga, California

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.