16808 Armstrong Ave # 215
Irvine, California 92606
6 Hutton Centre Dr Suite 300
Santa Ana, California 92707
2000 E 4th St Suite 202
Santa Ana, California 92705
200 Sandpointe Ave #350
Santa Ana, California 92707
2030 E 4th St ste 248 g
Santa Ana, California 92705
1901 S Main St
Santa Ana, California 92707
1415 17th St STE 260
Santa Ana, California 92705
12510 Westminster Ave
Santa Ana, California 92706
2112 E 4th St #110
Santa Ana, California 92705
1212 S Bristol St #11
Santa Ana, California 92704
2107 N Broadway STE 204
Santa Ana, California 92706
17291 Irvine Blvd #325
Tustin, California 92780
17592 17th St #100
Tustin, California 92780
3611 S Harbor Blvd #210
Santa Ana, California 92704
1227 W 1st St # C
Santa Ana, California 92703
440 W First St #206
Tustin, California 92780
1633 E 4th St
Santa Ana, California 92701
14081 Yorba St Suite 204
Tustin, California 92780
17291 Irvine Blvd Ste 251
Tustin, California 92780
2122 N Broadway
Santa Ana, California 92706
747 W Katella Ave #202
Orange, California 92867
3625 W MacArthur Blvd #310
Santa Ana, California 92704
3000 W MacArthur Blvd STE 650
Santa Ana, California 92704
2424 N Grand Ave H
Santa Ana, California 92705
1801 Park Court Place Building F #104
Santa Ana, CA 92701
17782 17th St #111
Tustin, California 92780
1002 17th St ste-j
Santa Ana, California 92701
505 N Tustin Ave # 195
Santa Ana, California 92705
17702 Irvine Blvd #101
Tustin, California 92780
1633 E 4th St Suite 106
Santa Ana, California 92701
521 S Broadway
Santa Ana, California 92701
13925 Yale Ave #190
Irvine, California 92620
117 E St Andrew Pl
Santa Ana, California 92707
1633 E 4th St #202
Santa Ana, California 92701
1820 E Garry Ave #108
Santa Ana, California 92705
420 Exchange #270
Irvine, California 92602
160 Centennial Way #20
Tustin, California 92780
2710 W Edinger Ave # E
Santa Ana, California 92704
1 League #61776
Irvine, California 92602
1651 E 4th St #133
Santa Ana, California 92701
13821 Newport Ave # 170
Tustin, California 92780
17361 Via Lindo
Tustin, California 92780
2808 E Katella Ave # 103
Orange, California 92867
2900 S Harbor Blvd Suite 225
Santa Ana, California 92704
1800 N Broadway STE 102
Santa Ana, California 92706
1740 S Main St
Santa Ana, California 92707
1665 E 4th St #216
Santa Ana, California 92701
742 E Chapman Ave
Orange, California 92866
903 S Bristol St
Santa Ana, California 92703
942 E Chapman Ave
Orange, California 92866
1420 E Edinger Ave #221
Santa Ana, California 92705
723 W Chapman Ave
Orange, California 92868
204 E 4th St C
Santa Ana, California 92701
17291 Irvine Blvd Suite 357
Tustin, California 92780
601 N Parkcenter Dr Suite 104
Santa Ana, California 92705
901 W Civic Center Dr STE 200
Santa Ana, California 92703
16755 Von Karman Ave #200
Irvine, California 92606
900 W 17th St Suite E
Santa Ana, California 92706
401 W La Veta Ave Apt 166
Orange, California 92866
18001 Irvine Blvd
Tustin, California 92780
Second Floor, 116 E 4th St Suite F
Santa Ana, California 92701
640 N Tustin Ave #104
Santa Ana, California 92705
1801 Parkcourt Pl STE E-210
Santa Ana, California 92701
1002 17th St ste r
Santa Ana, California 92701
17671 Irvine Blvd STE 103
Tustin, California 92780
18002 Irvine Blvd Suite 108Q
Tustin, California 92780
1651 E 4th St #229
Santa Ana, California 92701
17332 Irvine Blvd Ste 130
Tustin, California 92780
1432 Edinger Ave #200
Tustin, California 92780
5450 Trabuco Rd
Irvine, California 92620
535 E 1st St Ste 202
Tustin, California 92780
550 E Chapman Ave # C
Orange, California 92866
1700 E Garry Ave Ste 202
Santa Ana, California 92705
291 N Glassell St
Orange, California 92866
201 Sandpointe Ave #460
Santa Ana, California 92707
3100 S Harbor Blvd Suite 250
Santa Ana, California 92704
1820 E Garry Ave
Santa Ana, California 92705
2750 S Harbor Blvd # E
Santa Ana, California 92704
110 E 4th St #206
Santa Ana, California 92701
1224 E Katella Ave #102
Orange, California 92867
2677 N Main St # 1000
Santa Ana, California 92705
1420 E Edinger Ave # 122
Santa Ana, California 92705
400 N Tustin Ave # 380
Santa Ana, California 92705
131 N Tustin Ave
Tustin, California 92780
1811 E Garry Ave
Santa Ana, California 92705
1551 N Tustin Ave # 1000
Santa Ana, California 92705
1381 Warner Ave Suite C
Tustin, California 92780
1551 N Tustin Ave Suite 195
Santa Ana, California 92705
1342 E Chapman Ave
Orange, California 92866
17772 17th St #250
Tustin, California 92780
17291 Irvine Blvd STE# 105
Tustin, California 92780
511 E 1st St C
Tustin, California 92780
4 Hutton Centre Dr #750
Santa Ana, California 92707
1322 Bell Ave #1c
Tustin, California 92780
1432 Edinger Ave STE 120
Tustin, California 92780
16755 Von Karman Ave Suite 200C
Irvine, California 92606
3701 W McFadden Ave # O
Santa Ana, California 92704
180 E Main St Suite 206
Tustin, California 92780
1421 N Wanda Rd #120
Orange, California 92867
2875 Michelle Dr Suite 300
Irvine, California 92606
303 W Katella Ave
Orange, California 92867
2677 N Main St #930
Santa Ana, California 92705
1450 N Tustin Ave Ste 208
Santa Ana, California 92705
17702 Irvine Blvd # 200
Tustin, California 92780
1611 E 4th St
Santa Ana, California 92701
1205 N Broadway
Santa Ana, California 92701
5440 Trabuco Rd
Irvine, California 92620
3731 Warner Ave #6
Santa Ana, California 92704
2002 E McFadden Ave
Santa Ana, California 92705
16755 Von Karman Ave #200
Irvine, California 92606
16755 Von Karman Ave suite 200
Irvine, California 92606
17542 17th St #110
Tustin, California 92780
2021 N Main St
Santa Ana, California 92706
633 E Chapman Ave
Orange, California 92866
292 S Prospect Ave a
Tustin, California 92780
Parking, lot 17291 Irvine Blvd #163
Tustin, California 92780
12341 Newport Ave c100
North Tustin, California 92705
2223 E Wellington Ave # 320
Santa Ana, California 92701
1651 E 4th St Suite 121
Santa Ana, California 92701
1417 Concord St
Santa Ana, California 92701
1420 E Chapman Ave
Orange, California 92866
400 N Tustin Ave Ste 240
Santa Ana, California 92705
1 MacArthur Pl Suite 500
Santa Ana, California 92707
1604 E 4th St
Santa Ana, California 92701
1560 Brookhollow Dr #101
Santa Ana, California 92705
2112 E 4th St Suite #113
Santa Ana, California 92705
17822 17th St
Tustin, California 92780
17632 Irvine Blvd Ste 150
Tustin, California 92780
17401 Irvine Blvd j
Tustin, California 92780
13070 Yale Ave
Irvine, California 92620
14771 Plaza Dr Ste M
Tustin, California 92780
6 Hutton Centre Dr Penthouse Suite 1400
Santa Ana, California 92707
2855 Michelle Dr #230
Irvine, California 92606
830 S Main St SUITE 212
Santa Ana, California 92701
1932 E Deere Ave # 200
Santa Ana, California 92705
14471 Chambers Rd #102
Tustin, California 92780
222 Fashion Ln UNIT 110
Tustin, California 92780
2400 Barranca Pkwy Suite 1906
Irvine, California 92606
2400 Barranca Pkwy
Irvine, California 92606
200 Commerce
Irvine, California 92602
942 E Chapman Ave
Orange, California 92866
700 E 1st St Unit 130
Santa Ana, California 92701
505 N Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, California 92705
2677 N Main St # 1000
Santa Ana, California 92705
18031 Irvine Blvd UNIT 111
Tustin, California 92780
360 E 1st St #4195
Tustin, California 92780
17592 17th St #110
Tustin, California 92780
17291 Irvine Blvd #340
Tustin, California 92780
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.