Top Certified Public Accountants in California
Finding the best CPA can be a daunting task, especially in a big place like California. Not to worry though, we’ve got you covered because we have searched out the top accountants in California. We will also have helpful article to help plan finances, answer tax questions, and address those bookkeeping problems.
It is important to build a strong connection with your CPA so they can best benefit you and it is extremely important that whomever you are working with is someone you feel comfortable with. We highly suggest interviewing your potential accountants and getting to know them before picking the one that is perfect for you. Our list of the best accountants in California is a great place to start. Thanks to your continuous feedback we can ensure that others on our site get to find the top CPAs in their area.
So if you are new to California or have lived there for years, feel free to browse our list and find the perfect accountant for you today. Is your accountant one of the best in his field but not on the list? Let us know! We are constantly revising all our lists and your personal feedback is essential to making sure only the best make it on our lists.
Alfonso V. Arias, Jr., CPA
San Diego, CA
Alfonso Arias has extensive experience in taxation of corporations and partnerships in a wide range of industries. He is also a Management Consultant, an Accredited Estate Planner, a Certified Fraud Examiner, and a registered investment advisor.
Steven Boultbee, CPA
San Francisco, CA
Steven Boultbee is a Director in the Firm’s San Francisco Tax Practice. He is a certified public accountant in California and has more than 14 years of experience in individual and business entity taxation. Mr. Boultbee has significant experience with Closely-Held Corporations, Emerging Business and High-Net-Worth Individuals and Families.
Elliot Ullman, C.P.A.
Encino, CA
Upon shifting his focus to the private industries, Elliot Ullman has then held controller positions with several small and large companies. He has gained experience in working with human resources, computer networks, and pension administration at some of these companies.
James D. Kaufman, C.P.A.
Los Angeles, CA
He has been on the national board of a regional firm specializing in the fashion industry. For 15 years and counting, James Kaufman has also been working on manufacturing, tax planning, real estate, acquisitions, and bankruptcy.
Patricia J. O’Connell, C.P.A.
Los Angeles, CA
She has been a senior manager in the tax department of the Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP since 1992. Patricia O’Connell offers income tax compliance, consulting and planning services to businesses in various industries such as advertising, legal, medical, entertainment and real estate.
Tom Abbas, CPA
San Diego, CA
Tom Abbas received his Certified Public Accountant’s license in California in 1986 and has then joined his partner Rulon Jenson to start the accounting and tax firm of Abbas, Jenson & Cundari. He is knowledgeable in working with medical practices, real estate agents, attorneys, home owners associations, and nonprofit organizations.
Emmanuel Santos, CPA
San Francisco, CA
Emmanuel Santos is the President of EAS, Inc., and has been in the tax business since 1990. He is a California attorney and certified public accountant, an IRS Enrolled Agent, and a Personal Financial Specialist. He received his Juris Doctorate from John F. Kennedy University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Indiana University – Bloomington, and Master of Science in Taxation from San Francisco State University. He also holds other licenses including Series 6, 7 & 63 securities licenses; Real Estate Broker’s license; Life Agent, Variable Contracts, Fire & Casualty Broker-Agent insurance licenses.
Michael Tate, CPA
Sacramento, CA
Michael Tate has been practicing as a tax accountant and advisor since 1996 and has then been concentrating in personalized financial and tax planning services for individuals and corporations. He is known for incorporating both tax and investment strategies when working with clients.
Perry Ghilarducci, CPA
Sacramento, CA
In 1985, Perry Ghilarducci formed Avaunt Limited CPA’s and Consultants. He is currently focusing on small business consulting, individual, corporate, partnership, estate, and trust taxation. In addition, he is also involved in succession planning and partnership compensation plans.
Ben Anders, CPA
Sacramento, CA
Ben Anders is a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the State of California. He specializes in small business, governmental and non-profit accounting. The Anders Accounting firm provides bookkeeping, QuickBooks consulting, tax planning, tax return preparation and other services.
