3622 W Slauson Ave
Los Angeles, California 90043
709 N Douglas St
El Segundo, California 90245
300 Continental Blvd # 100
El Segundo, California 90245
4501 S Centinela Ave
Los Angeles, California 90066
5444 Crenshaw Blvd #206
Los Angeles, California 90043
1401 N La Brea Ave
Inglewood, California 90302
5444 S Crenshaw Blvd Suite 211
Los Angeles, California 90043
4060 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90008
500 E Franklin Ave
El Segundo, California 90245
12043 Jefferson Blvd
Culver City, California 90230
12130 Millennium Dr #300
Los Angeles, California 90094
100 W Imperial Ave suite R
El Segundo, California 90245
12130 Millennium Dr #300
Los Angeles, California 90094
11477 Jefferson Blvd
Culver City, California 90230
3860 Crenshaw Blvd #217
Los Angeles, California 90008
6167 Bristol Pkwy #345
Culver City, California 90230
1620 Centinela Ave #305
Inglewood, California 90302
531 W Arbor Vitae St
Inglewood, California 90301
1719 W El Segundo Blvd
Gardena, California 90249
2702 Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, California 90007
5777 W Century Blvd #985
Los Angeles, California 90045
1620 Centinela Ave Suite 203
Inglewood, California 90302
2801 Vermont Ave #9
Los Angeles, California 90007
8939 S Sepulveda Blvd #102
Los Angeles, California 90045
3227 W Century Blvd
Inglewood, California 90303
3870 Crenshaw Blvd #226
Los Angeles, California 90008
3435 Overland Ave Suite 2
Los Angeles, California 90034
12043 Jefferson Blvd
Culver City, California 90230
4434 Lennox Blvd
Lennox, California 90304
222 N Pacific Coast Hwy #2000
El Segundo, California 90245
2809 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90016
6080 Center Dr #623
Los Angeles, California 90045
3030 S La Cienega Blvd
Culver City, California 90232
8939 S Sepulveda Blvd #102
Los Angeles, California 90045
3535 W Imperial Hwy
Inglewood, California 90303
239 E Manchester Blvd #210
Inglewood, California 90301
3435 Overland Ave
Los Angeles, California 90034
1000 S La Brea Ave
Inglewood, California 90301
520 N La Brea Ave ste 110 & 111
Inglewood, California 90302
5901 W Century Blvd #750
Los Angeles, California 90045
8616 La Tijera Blvd Suite 502
Los Angeles, California 90045
1130 W Slauson Ave
Los Angeles, California 90044
11415 Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90066
226 E Regent St
Inglewood, California 90301
10801 National Blvd #602
Los Angeles, California 90064
8939 S Sepulveda Blvd STE 406
Westchester, California 90045
6080 Center Dr 6th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90045
6080 Center Dr 6th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90045
6080 Center Dr 6th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90045
5183 Overland Ave B
Culver City, California 90230
9415 Culver Blvd Suite 342
Culver City, California 90232
6080 Center Dr 6th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90045
1601 Centinela Ave Ste 5 M-1012
Inglewood, California 90302
4371 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90008
3016 W Slauson Ave
Los Angeles, California 90043
532 W Arbor Vitae St
Inglewood, California 90301
12130 Millennium Dr #300
Los Angeles, California 90094
3436 W 43rd St
Los Angeles, California 90008
360 N Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 2000
El Segundo, California 90245
257 N La Brea Ave # 5
Inglewood, California 90301
2716 S Vermont Ave Suite 7
Los Angeles, California 90007
1522 W Manchester Ave
Los Angeles, California 90047
360 N Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 2000
El Segundo, California 90245
6212 Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, California 90044
2999 Overland Ave
Los Angeles, California 90064
5757 W Century Blvd #812
Los Angeles, California 90045
1106 W 53rd St
Los Angeles, California 90037
10114 S Inglewood Ave
Inglewood, California 90304
222 N Pacific Coast Hwy #2000-A
El Segundo, California 90245
400 Corporate Pointe #300
Culver City, California 90230
8939 S Sepulveda Blvd #102
Los Angeles, California 90045
10401 Venice Blvd. Ste 262
Los Angeles, California 90034
6820 La Tijera Blvd Suite 202
Los Angeles, California 90045
5444 Crenshaw Blvd Ste. 201
Los Angeles, California 90043
5601 W Slauson Ave Suite 178
Culver City, California 90230
12039 W Jefferson Blvd
Culver City, California 90230
3415 S Sepulveda Blvd Suite 320
Los Angeles, California 90034
6060 W Manchester Ave #102
Los Angeles, California 90045
329 E Regent St
Inglewood, California 90301
8939 S Sepulveda Blvd # 440
Los Angeles, California 90045
4248 Overland Ave
Culver City, California 90230
360 N Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, California 90245
10530 Venice Blvd.
Culver City, California 90232
4602 Crenshaw Blvd #3
Los Angeles, California 90043
4248 Overland Ave # 250
Culver City, California 90230
5800A Hannum Ave #235
Culver City, California 90230
12575 Beatrice St Suite 2B
Los Angeles, California 90066
5777 W Century Blvd Ste. 1125 Unit 344
Los Angeles, California 90045
8616 La Tijera Blvd # 500
Los Angeles, California 90045
6155 W 75th Pl
Los Angeles, California 90045
5901 Green Valley Cir #140
Culver City, California 90230
101 N Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 305
El Segundo, California 90245
222 N Sepulveda Blvd Suite 2000 B
El Segundo, California 90245
5301 Beethoven St #199
Los Angeles, California 90066
6425 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90043
6080 Center Dr
Los Angeles, California 90045
5220 Pacific Concourse Dr #330
Los Angeles, California 90045
5777 W Century Blvd Suite 910
Los Angeles, California 90045
100 W Imperial Ave k
El Segundo, California 90245
11011 Crenshaw Blvd
Inglewood, California 90303
9415 Culver Blvd #33
Culver City, California 90232
713 Campus Square W
El Segundo, California 90245
3560 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90016
12123 Hawthorne Blvd
Hawthorne, California 90250
5901 W Century Blvd #750
Los Angeles, California 90045
5701 W Slauson Ave #108
Culver City, California 90230
6820 La Tijera Blvd # 202A
Los Angeles, California 90045
10818 Oregon Ave
Culver City, California 90232
9929 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90034
5901 W Century Blvd #750
Los Angeles, California 90045
8616 La Tijera Blvd #212
Los Angeles, California 90045
9800 S La Cienega Blvd suite 200-15
Inglewood, California 90301
2260 E Maple Ave
El Segundo, California 90245
111 N La Brea Ave # 608
Inglewood, California 90301
222 N Pacific Coast Hwy 10th floor
El Segundo, California 90245
123 Arena St
El Segundo, California 90245
111 N La Brea Ave # 408
Inglewood, California 90301
6701 Center Dr W Ste 700
Los Angeles, California 90045
6201 W 87th St #612
Los Angeles, California 90045
360 N Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 2000
El Segundo, California 90245
8939 Sepulveda Eastway #350
Los Angeles, California 90045
222 N Sepulveda Blvd #1507
El Segundo, California 90245
881 Parkview Dr N #100
El Segundo, California 90245
235 E Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, California 90301
Look for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, which ensures they’ve passed rigorous exams and meet state requirements. Check for relevant experience in your industry, additional certifications like CFA or CMA, and membership in professional organizations like the AICPA. Verify their credentials through state licensing boards.
Use online directories like the AICPA, CPAverify, or state CPA societies. Search platforms like Yelp or Google for local CPAs with reviews. Ask for referrals from business associates, friends, or financial advisors. Local chambers of commerce can also provide recommendations.
A CPA is a licensed professional who has passed the CPA exam and met state requirements for education and experience. An accountant may lack this certification and could have varying levels of expertise. For complex tasks like tax audits or financial reporting, a CPA is typically more qualified.
Ask about their experience with your specific financial needs, such as tax preparation, small business accounting, or estate planning. Review their website or LinkedIn for case studies or client testimonials. Inquire about their client base to ensure they handle similar financial situations.
Yes, reviews provide insight into a CPA’s reliability, communication, and performance. Check platforms like Google, Yelp, or the Better Business Bureau for client feedback. Look for patterns in reviews, but verify their authenticity, as some may be biased or outdated.
Visit your state’s Board of Accountancy website or use CPAverify.org to check a CPA’s license status. Confirm their license is active and check for any disciplinary actions or complaints. This ensures they’re in good standing and meet professional standards.
Ask about their experience with your financial needs, fee structure, availability, and communication style. Inquire how they handle tax filings, audits, or financial planning. Ask for references or examples of similar work to assess their expertise and fit.
Fees vary based on location, services, and complexity. Basic tax preparation may cost $150-$500, while business accounting or audits can range from $1,000 to $10,000+. Request a detailed fee structure upfront and compare quotes from multiple CPAs.
Yes, many CPAs offer remote services through secure online platforms for document sharing and virtual consultations. Ensure they use encrypted tools for data security. Remote CPAs can be effective if they understand your local tax laws or business regulations.
During consultations, evaluate their ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly. Ask sample questions about taxes or financial strategies and note their responsiveness and clarity. Good communication ensures you understand their advice and fosters a productive relationship.
Beware of CPAs who guarantee specific tax refunds, lack a valid license, or have disciplinary actions on record. Avoid those with poor communication, vague fee structures, or negative reviews highlighting unethical behavior. Always verify their credentials independently.
Large firms offer more resources and specialized teams but may charge higher fees. Solo practitioners often provide personalized service and lower costs but may have limited availability. Choose based on your needs, budget, and preference for personalized attention.
For individuals, annual meetings for tax preparation may suffice. Businesses may need quarterly or monthly check-ins for bookkeeping, tax planning, or financial reporting. Discuss your needs upfront to establish a meeting schedule that aligns with your financial goals.
Yes, many CPAs handle both, but confirm their expertise in both areas. Ask about their experience managing personal taxes and business accounting simultaneously. Ensure they can balance both without compromising attention to your specific financial needs.
Discuss concerns directly with your CPA to resolve issues. If unresolved, check your contract for termination terms. Seek a new CPA by researching reviews, credentials, and referrals. Request your financial records to ensure a smooth transition to a new professional.