709 N Douglas St
El Segundo, California 90245
300 Continental Blvd # 100
El Segundo, California 90245
2437 Main St
Santa Monica, California 90405
4501 S Centinela Ave
Los Angeles, California 90066
1401 N La Brea Ave
Inglewood, California 90302
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
475 Washington Blvd
Marina Del Rey, California 90292
6167 Bristol Pkwy #345
Culver City, California 90230
1620 Centinela Ave #305
Inglewood, California 90302
531 W Arbor Vitae St
Inglewood, California 90301
606 Venice Blvd. Ste 107
Venice, California 90291
730 Arizona Ave Ste 200
Santa Monica, California 90401
5777 W Century Blvd #985
Los Angeles, California 90045
12803 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90066
1620 Centinela Ave Suite 203
Inglewood, California 90302
8939 S Sepulveda Blvd #102
Los Angeles, California 90045
3435 Overland Ave Suite 2
Los Angeles, California 90034
13101 Washington Blvd suite 430
Los Angeles, California 90066
12043 Jefferson Blvd
Culver City, California 90230
222 N Pacific Coast Hwy #2000
El Segundo, California 90245
14016 Bora Bora Way
Marina Del Rey, California 90292
6080 Center Dr #623
Los Angeles, California 90045
8939 S Sepulveda Blvd #102
Los Angeles, California 90045
520 Broadway #200
Santa Monica, California 90401
3435 Overland Ave
Los Angeles, California 90034
5901 W Century Blvd #750
Los Angeles, California 90045
3101 Ocean Park Blvd Ste 100
Santa Monica, California 90405
8616 La Tijera Blvd Suite 502
Los Angeles, California 90045
13101 Washington Blvd #241
Los Angeles, California 90066
475 Washington Blvd Suite #7
Marina Del Rey, California 90291
4553 Glencoe Ave #200
Marina Del Rey, California 90292
11415 Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90066
8939 S Sepulveda Blvd STE 406
Westchester, California 90045
Santa Monica, California 90401
6080 Center Dr 6th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90045
2219 Main St Unit #446
Santa Monica, California 90405
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
333 Washington Blvd # 341
Marina Del Rey, California 90292
3205 Ocean Park Blvd #200
Santa Monica, California 90405
532 W Arbor Vitae St
Inglewood, California 90301
1321 7th St Suite 203
Santa Monica, California 90401
12240 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90066
12130 Millennium Dr #300
Los Angeles, California 90094
360 N Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 2000
El Segundo, California 90245
578 Washington Blvd #1015
Marina Del Rey, California 90292
360 N Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 2000
El Segundo, California 90245
520 Broadway #200
Santa Monica, California 90401
5757 W Century Blvd #812
Los Angeles, California 90045
312 Arizona Ave
Santa Monica, California 90401
8040 W Manchester Ave
Playa Del Rey, California 90293
10114 S Inglewood Ave
Inglewood, California 90304
610 Santa Monica Blvd #216
Santa Monica, California 90401
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
3231 Ocean Park Blvd #202
Santa Monica, California 90405
6820 La Tijera Blvd Suite 202
Los Angeles, California 90045
5601 W Slauson Ave Suite 178
Culver City, California 90230
12039 W Jefferson Blvd
Culver City, California 90230
4223 Glencoe Ave b129
Marina Del Rey, California 90292
3415 S Sepulveda Blvd Suite 320
Los Angeles, California 90034
6060 W Manchester Ave #102
Los Angeles, California 90045
8939 S Sepulveda Blvd # 440
Los Angeles, California 90045
4248 Overland Ave
Culver City, California 90230
520 Broadway
Santa Monica, California 90401
360 N Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, California 90245
10530 Venice Blvd.
Culver City, California 90232
4248 Overland Ave # 250
Culver City, California 90230
2020 Pico Blvd Ste C
Santa Monica, California 90405
5800A Hannum Ave #235
Culver City, California 90230
3101 Ocean Park Blvd Ste 100
Santa Monica, California 90405
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
730 Arizona Ave 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, California 90401
312 Arizona Ave
Santa Monica, California 90401
127 Broadway Suite 204
Santa Monica, California 90401
222 N Sepulveda Blvd Suite 2000 B
El Segundo, California 90245
5301 Beethoven St #199
Los Angeles, California 90066
6080 Center Dr
Los Angeles, California 90045
4077 Redwood Ave
Los Angeles, California 90066
5220 Pacific Concourse Dr #330
Los Angeles, California 90045
5777 W Century Blvd Suite 910
Los Angeles, California 90045
6400 Crescent Park E
Playa Vista, California 90094
100 W Imperial Ave k
El Segundo, California 90245
205 E El Segundo Blvd
El Segundo, California 90245
1114 Euclid St APT 202
Santa Monica, California 90403
1112 Montana Ave ste 307
Santa Monica, California 90403
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
3221 Carter Ave Unit 108
Marina Del Rey, California 90292
5901 W Century Blvd #750
Los Angeles, California 90045
3826 Grand View Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90066
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
13400 Washington Blvd # 206
Marina Del Rey, California 90292
9929 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90034
11965 Venice Blvd. #404
Los Angeles, California 90066
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
8055 W Manchester Ave # 550
Playa Del Rey, California 90293
2260 E Maple Ave
El Segundo, California 90245
222 N Pacific Coast Hwy 10th floor
El Segundo, California 90245
123 Arena St
El Segundo, California 90245
Grand Blvd
Venice, California 90291
4551 Glencoe Ave #235
Marina Del Rey, California 90292
4640 Admiralty Way #500
Marina Del Rey, California 90292
8139 W Manchester Ave
Playa Del Rey, California 90293
429 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, California 90401
225 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, California 90401
2601 Ocean Park Blvd
Santa Monica, California 90405
Suite, 2020 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, California 90405
315 Lincoln Blvd
Venice, California 90291
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
578 Washington Blvd #275
Marina Del Rey, California 90292
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.