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Showing 71 to 80 of 104 CPAs in Ventura, California
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Shari S. Drew
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93001
As a seasoned accountant with over 15 years of experience, Shari S. Drew serves the community of Ventura, California, providing expert tax and account...
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Dale A. Hendrix
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93004
Based in Ventura, California, Dale A. Hendrix provides accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families i...
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Eva P. Weiss
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93001
Eva P. Weiss brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax planning to her clients in the Ventura, California area. As a certified public a...
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Brian T. Layfield
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93001
Based in Ventura, California, Brian T. Layfield has over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to small and medium-sized...
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Michael M. Israel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93003
Michael M. Israel is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience serving clients in Ventura, California. He specializes in business...
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Robert J. Bravo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93003
Robert J. Bravo is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience based in Ventura, California. His services include tax planning and consulting, gen...
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James H. Emch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93003
Based in Ventura, California, James H. Emch provides accounting services to a diverse range of clients. With over 15 years of experience, his speciali...
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John B. Morgan
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93002
Based in Ventura, California, John B. Morgan is a certified public accountant with extensive experience preparing individual and business tax returns....
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Brian W. Giammichele
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93003
Based in Ventura, California, Brian W. Giammichele has over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses...
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Jo A. Bowers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Ventura, California 93003
Jo A. Bowers, a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, is based in Ventura, California. Her expertise lies in providing essenti...

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.