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Showing 261 to 270 of 275 CPAs in Torrance, California
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Edward T. Sakurai
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Based in Torrance, California, Edward T. Sakurai is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing expert financial guida...
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Gilbert H. Brown
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Gilbert H. Brown is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Torrance, California. With over 15 years of experience in providing financial experti...
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Iraj Pessian
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Based in Torrance, California, Iraj Pessian provides specialized accounting and tax services to small and medium-sized businesses and various business...
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Arthur M. Salazar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Located in Torrance, California, Arthur M. Salazar provides comprehensive accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned en...
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Edward Y. Valparaiso
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Edward Y. Valparaiso is a certified public accountant based in Torrance, California, with over 20 years of experience providing expert financial guida...
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Maureen P. Brock
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Based in Torrance, California, Maureen P. Brock has been providing financial expertise to clients since 2005. Her specialization in small business ac...
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Erin K. Maevsky
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Located in Torrance, California, Erin K. Maevsky is a certified public accountant with over 12 years of experience in providing accounting and tax ser...
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Klinton R. Kugel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Klinton R. Kugel is a certified public accountant based in Torrance, California, providing accounting expertise to individuals and small to medium-siz...
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Mark A. Cervi
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Makings his home in Torrance, California, Mark A. Cervi brings over 12 years of experience in providing expert financial guidance to clients. As a cer...
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Dennis W. Tons
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Torrance, California Licensed in California
Dennis W. Tons is a certified public accountant serving clients in Torrance, California. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in providing...

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.