15375 Barranca Pkwy Suite B-211
Irvine, California 92618
246 E Deerpath Rd Suite 1
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
13844 Alton Pkwy #134
Irvine, California 92618
400 Spectrum Center Dr
Irvine, California 92618
Suite 450, 15615 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, California 92618
100 Pacifica Suite 470
Irvine, California 92618
300 Spectrum Center Dr #400
Irvine, California 92618
200 Spectrum Center Dr Suite 280
Irvine, California 92618
23832 Rockfield Blvd Suite 230
Lake Forest, California 92630
23181 Verdugo Dr # 100B
Laguna Hills, California 92653
25241 Paseo De Alicia Ste 140
Laguna Hills, California 92653
23331 El Toro Rd Ste 201
Lake Forest, California 92630
100 Spectrum Center Dr #900
Irvine, California 92618
25231 Paseo De Alicia
Laguna Hills, California 92653
23382 Mill Creek Dr #115
Laguna Hills, California 92653
200 Spectrum Center Dr STE 300
Irvine, California 92618
15101 Alton Pkwy Suite 450
Irvine, California 92618
23151 Verdugo Dr #108
Laguna Hills, California 92653
7700 Irvine Center Dr Suite 800 PMB 164
Irvine, California 92618
14 Hughes ste b200
Irvine, California 92618
2 S Pointe Dr Suite 185
Lake Forest, California 92630
23881 Via Fabricante suite 501
Mission Viejo, California 92691
16440 Bake Pkwy # 150
Irvine, California 92618
15615 Alton Pkwy #450
Irvine, California 92618
23276 S Pointe Dr STE 112
Laguna Hills, California 92653
85 Argonaut #100
Aliso Viejo, California 92656
23121 Verdugo Dr #100
Laguna Hills, California 92653
23565 Ribalta
Mission Viejo, California 92692
200 Spectrum Center Dr STE 300
Irvine, California 92618
21991 El Toro Rd Ste 4
Lake Forest, California 92630
100 Spectrum Center Dr suite 1480
Irvine, California 92618
48 Camarin St
Foothill Ranch, California 92610
200 Spectrum Center Dr STE 300
Irvine, California 92618
85 Argonaut STE 105
Aliso Viejo, California 92656
13719 W Laurel Dr
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
23332 Mill Creek Dr Suite 105
Laguna Hills, California 92653
7545 Irvine Center Dr Suite #238
Irvine, California 92618
20 Pacifica suite 560
Irvine, California 92618
85 Argonaut # 200
Aliso Viejo, California 92656
175 Technology Dr Suite 200
Irvine, California 92618
23832 Rockfield Blvd #175
Lake Forest, California 92630
7700 Irvine Center Dr 8th floor
Irvine, California 92618
16520 Bake Pkwy #230
Irvine, California 92618
22912 Mill Creek Dr Suite C
Laguna Hills, California 92653
26479 Rancho Pkwy S
Lake Forest, California 92630
4 Venture suite 120
Irvine, California 92618
26050 Acero
Mission Viejo, California 92691
4 Venture Suite 305
Irvine, California 92618
100 Pacifica #400
Irvine, California 92618
400 Spectrum Center Dr Suite 1900
Irvine, California 92618
23193 La Cadena Dr STE 103
Laguna Hills, California 92653
25201 Paseo De Alicia #116
Laguna Hills, California 92653
22951 Los Alisos Blvd #6
Mission Viejo, California 92691
300 Spectrum Center Dr # 1030
Irvine, California 92618
7700 Irvine Center Dr #800
Irvine, California 92618
200 Spectrum Center Dr STE 300
Irvine, California 92618
23171 La Cadena Dr
Laguna Hills, California 92653
200 Spectrum Center Dr 3rd Floor
Irvine, California 92618
24000 Alicia Pkwy Suite, 17-233
Mission Viejo, California 92691
23201 Lake Center Dr #300
Lake Forest, California 92630
1 Orchard Rd Suite 100
Lake Forest, California 92630
100 Spectrum Center Dr Suite 460
Irvine, California 92618
300 Spectrum #400
Irvine, California 92618
22982 La Cadena Dr Suite 15
Laguna Hills, California 92653
Suite 450, 15615 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, California 92618
27001 La Paz Rd Suite 406a
Mission Viejo, California 92691
23591 El Toro Rd suite 260
Lake Forest, California 92630
25221 Longwood Ln
Lake Forest, California 92630
15635 Alton Pkwy #400
Irvine, California 92618
24031 El Toro Rd Ste 330
Laguna Hills, California 92653
24031 El Toro Rd Ste 210
Laguna Hills, California 92653
7545 Irvine Center Dr Ste 200
Irvine, California 92618
1 Technology Dr
Irvine, California 92618
25231 Paseo De Alicia #205
Laguna Hills, California 92653
23172 Plaza Pointe Dr #165
Laguna Hills, California 92653
23276 S Pointe Dr STE 219
Laguna Hills, California 92653
23665 Birtcher Dr
Lake Forest, California 92630
26041 Acero
Mission Viejo, California 92691
23591 El Toro Rd #140
Lake Forest, California 92630
5 Hubble
Irvine, California 92618
23861 El Toro Rd #703
Lake Forest, California 92630
25950 Acero Ste 370
Mission Viejo, California 92691
20 Pacifica Suite 1500
Irvine, California 92618
200 Spectrum Center Dr STE 300
Irvine, California 92618
9911 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, California 92618
300 Spectrum Center Dr #400
Irvine, California 92618
26000 Towne Centre Dr N Ste 220
Foothill Ranch, California 92610
25431 Cabot Rd # 106
Laguna Hills, California 92653
15375 Barranca Pkwy suite A-215
Irvine, California 92618
100 Spectrum Center Dr #1000
Irvine, California 92618
7700 Irvine Center Dr #800
Irvine, California 92618
7700 Irvine Center Dr #540
Irvine, California 92618
9070 Irvine Center Dr Ste 230
Irvine, California 92618
16440 Bake Pkwy #100
Irvine, California 92618
100 Spectrum Center Dr
Irvine, California 92618
22956 El Toro Rd
Lake Forest, California 92630
26050 Acero
Mission Viejo, California 92691
23197 La Cadena Dr
Laguna Hills, California 92653
7545 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, California 92618
400 Spectrum Center Dr Suite 1900
Irvine, California 92618
25231 Paseo De Alicia #205
Laguna Hills, California 92653
15375 Barranca Pkwy Ste B-212
Irvine, California 92618
23120 Alicia Pkwy SUITE 221
Mission Viejo, California 92692
26050 Acero STE 413
Mission Viejo, California 92691
9481 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, California 92618
260 Novel
Irvine, California 92618
22952 El Toro Rd
Lake Forest, California 92630
300 Spectrum Center Dr #300
Irvine, California 92618
8845 Research Dr STE 100
Irvine, California 92618
24422 Avenida De La Carlota
Laguna Hills, California 92653
23705 Birtcher Dr
Lake Forest, California 92630
7545 Irvine Center Dr Suite 200
Irvine, California 92618
24031 El Toro Rd Ste 220
Laguna Hills, California 92653
24881 Alicia Pkwy E-144
Laguna Hills, California 92653
38 Discovery # 250
Irvine, California 92618
23161 Lake Center Dr #200
Lake Forest, California 92630
15615 Alton Pkwy #450 #450
Irvine, California 92618
9831 Irvine Center Dr Suite #200
Irvine, California 92618
15707 Rockfield Blvd #130
Irvine, California 92618
15615 Alton Pkwy #450
Irvine, California 92618
9481 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, California 92618
15520 Rockfield Blvd
Irvine, California 92618
7700 Irvine Center Dr #800
Irvine, California 92618
2 Venture #380
Irvine, California 92618
15707 Rockfield Blvd #135
Irvine, California 92618
9870 Research Dr
Irvine, California 92618
25201 Paseo De Alicia Suite 125
Laguna Hills, California 92653
23161 Mill Creek Dr #340
Laguna Hills, California 92653
23212 Mill Creek Dr
Laguna Hills, California 92653
22936 El Toro Rd
Lake Forest, California 92630
22994 El Toro Rd
Lake Forest, California 92630
15520 Rockfield Blvd Ste. G
Irvine, California 92618
23101 Lake Center Dr #340
Lake Forest, California 92630
26477 Rancho Pkwy S
Lake Forest, California 92630
25950 Acero #310
Mission Viejo, California 92691
26060 Acero Ste 109
Mission Viejo, California 92691
23332 Mill Creek Dr # 120
Laguna Hills, California 92653
23161 Mill Creek Dr #250
Laguna Hills, California 92653
7700 Irvine Center Dr #800
Irvine, California 92618
16520 Bake Pkwy #110
Irvine, California 92618
48 Tesla
Irvine, California 92618
8001 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, California 92618
7700 Irvine Center Dr #800
Irvine, California 92618
27772 Vista Del Lago #21
Mission Viejo, California 92692
4 Venture Ste 300
Irvine, California 92618
36 Technology Dr
Irvine, California 92618
25255 Cabot Rd #203
Laguna Hills, California 92653
100 Spectrum Center Dr #900
Irvine, California 92618
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.