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Showing 1 to 10 of 104 CPAs in Westlake Village, California
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Eugene C. Brown
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westlake Village, California 91361
Eugene C. Brown is a certified public accountant based in Westlake Village, California. With over 15 years of experience, Brown specializes in providi...
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John C. Woodward III
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westlake Village, California 91361
John C. Woodward III is a certified public accountant based in Westlake Village, California, with over 15 years of experience serving entrepreneurs an...
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Ted C. Knight
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westlake Village, California 91359
Based in Westlake Village, California, Ted C. Knight is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing comprehensive accounting...
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Jennifer F. Klein
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westlake Village, California 91361
Based in Westlake Village, California, Jennifer F. Klein provides a range of accounting services to individuals and families, as well as small and med...
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Sharon A. Speitel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westlake Village, California 91359
Based in Westlake Village, California, Sharon A. Speitel has over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups,...
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George J. Calvelli
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westlake Village, California 91359
George J. Calvelli is a certified public accountant based in Westlake Village, California, serving the tax planning and consulting needs of entreprene...
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Garrison A. Jones
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westlake Village, California 91361
Garrison A. Jones, a certified public accountant based in Westlake Village, California, has dedicated himself to helping entrepreneurs and startup com...
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Douglas J. Martin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westlake Village, California 91361
Douglas J. Martin is a certified public accountant based in Westlake Village, California, with over 20 years of experience in accounting and taxation....
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Laura A. Greg
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westlake Village, California 91361
Located in Westlake Village, California, Laura A. Greg provides expert accounting services to clients across the state, specializing in basic accounti...
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William P. West
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Westlake Village, California 91361
Based in Westlake Village, California, William P. West provides expert tax planning and consulting services to individuals and families. With over 15...

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.