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Showing 61 to 70 of 104 CPAs in Ventura, California
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Paul C. Fulton
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93004
Fulton is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in tax preparation and financial services. Based in Ventura, California, he s...
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James H. Barrick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93006
Based in Ventura, California, James H. Barrick has been providing accounting services to local businesses and individuals for over 15 years. His exper...
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L. G. Carone
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93003
L. G. Carone is a certified public accountant based in Ventura, California, with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as we...
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Michael C. Eulau
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93001
Michael C. Eulau is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving clients in Ventura, California. With over 20 years of experience, he provides speciali...
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Timothy J. Thonis
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93003
Timothy J. Thonis is a certified public accountant based in Ventura, California, with over 20 years of experience in tax and financial services. His e...
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Rob M. Thomas
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93001
Based in Ventura, California, Rob M. Thomas is a seasoned accountant with extensive experience in providing expert financial guidance to entrepreneurs...
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Michael W. Edwards
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93001
Located in Ventura, California, Michael W. Edwards is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience in the field. His areas of s...
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Thomas A. Letus
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93004
Based in Ventura, California, Thomas A. Letus is an experienced CPA with over 15 years of expertise in providing accounting and tax services to a dive...
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Andrew W. Gardner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93002
Based in Ventura, California, Andrew W. Gardner is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience. His areas of specialization include...
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Maria L. Capritto
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93003
Located in Ventura, California, Maria L. Capritto provides various accounting services to individuals and families as well as businesses operating in...

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.