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Accountants in Oakland, CA76 Top-Rated Firms (2026)

We list 76 accounting firms in Oakland, California that have a website and a public review record — 28 tax preparers, 21 CPA firms, 20 financial planners, and 7 bookkeepers. 47 hold a Google rating of 4.5★ or higher, and the average across the 76 rated firms here is 4.22★. They are sorted by Google rating and review count; use the service links above to narrow the list.

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The highest-rated firm in Oakland is Upscale Tax Professionals (5.0★, 60 reviews). 47 of 76 rated firms hold a 4.5★ or higher Google rating.

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BookkeepingOakland, CA
Bookkeeping in Oakland, California offering bookkeeping. Rated 5.0★ across 60 Google reviews.
5.0 (60)
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Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 54 Google reviews.
5.0 (54)
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LampPost Planning✓ Verified
Financial PlanningOakland, CA
Financial Planning in Oakland, California offering financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 30 Google reviews.
5.0 (30)
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Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 27 Google reviews.
5.0 (27)
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Financial PlanningOakland, CA
Financial Planning in Oakland, California offering financial planning. Rated 5.0★ across 22 Google reviews.
5.0 (22)
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Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 22 Google reviews.
5.0 (22)
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CPA FirmOakland, CA
CPA Firm in Oakland, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 5.0★ across 20 Google reviews.
5.0 (20)
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Financial PlanningOakland, CA
Financial Planning in Oakland, California offering financial planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 16 Google reviews.
5.0 (16)
SB
CPA FirmOakland, CA
CPA Firm in Oakland, California offering bookkeeping, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 10 Google reviews.
5.0 (10)
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BookkeepingOakland, CA
Bookkeeping in Oakland, California offering bookkeeping, and tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 10 Google reviews.
5.0 (10)
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Kenny Ahn CPA✓ Verified
AccountantOakland, CA
Accountant in Oakland, California offering accounting. Rated 5.0★ across 8 Google reviews.
5.0 (8)
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Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 8 Google reviews.
5.0 (8)
SB
BookkeepingOakland, CA
Bookkeeping in Oakland, California offering bookkeeping. Rated 5.0★ across 7 Google reviews.
5.0 (7)
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Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation. Rated 5.0★ across 5 Google reviews.
5.0 (5)
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Mowat Mackie & Anderson✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
CPA FirmOakland, CA
CPA Firm in Oakland, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 5.0★ across 5 Google reviews.
5.0 (5)
TR
Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 5.0★ across 5 Google reviews.
5.0 (5)
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Cathy Root, CPA & Associates✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
CPA FirmOakland, CA
CPA Firm in Oakland, California offering accounting & tax.
5.0 (4)
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LineUp CPAs✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
CPA FirmOakland, CA
CPA Firm in Oakland, California offering accounting & tax.
5.0 (3)
DN
CPA FirmOakland, CA
CPA Firm in Oakland, California offering tax planning, and advisory.
5.0 (1)
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John W Brooker & Co CPAs✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
CPA FirmOakland, CA
CPA Firm in Oakland, California offering accounting & tax.
5.0 (1)
TJ
AccountantOakland, CA
Accountant in Oakland, California offering accounting.
5.0 (1)
AM
BookkeepingOakland, CA
Bookkeeping in Oakland, California offering bookkeeping. Rated 4.9★ across 339 Google reviews.
4.9 (339)
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Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.9★ across 202 Google reviews.
4.9 (202)
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Liberty Tax✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.9★ across 138 Google reviews.
4.9 (138)
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Liberty Tax✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.9★ across 63 Google reviews.
4.9 (63)
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Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.9★ across 47 Google reviews.
4.9 (47)
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Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.9★ across 34 Google reviews.
4.9 (34)
MF
Financial PlanningOakland, CA
Financial Planning in Oakland, California offering financial planning. Rated 4.9★ across 16 Google reviews.
4.9 (16)
TT
BookkeepingOakland, CA
Bookkeeping in Oakland, California offering bookkeeping, and tax preparation. Rated 4.9★ across 8 Google reviews.
4.9 (8)
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Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.8★ across 464 Google reviews.
4.8 (464)
JH
Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.8★ across 157 Google reviews.
4.8 (157)
EF
CPA FirmOakland, CA
CPA Firm in Oakland, California offering bookkeeping, and payroll. Rated 4.8★ across 68 Google reviews.
4.8 (68)
TT
Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.8★ across 8 Google reviews.
4.8 (8)
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ACE Cash Express✓ Verified
Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.7★ across 447 Google reviews.
4.7 (447)
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Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.7★ across 122 Google reviews.
4.7 (122)
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H&R Block✓ Verified
CPA FirmOakland, CA
CPA Firm in Oakland, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.7★ across 100 Google reviews.
4.7 (100)
RT
CPA FirmOakland, CA
CPA Firm in Oakland, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.7★ across 76 Google reviews.
4.7 (76)
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Liberty Tax✓ VerifiedIRS PTIN
Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.7★ across 45 Google reviews.
4.7 (45)
AD
CPA FirmOakland, CA
CPA Firm in Oakland, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.7★ across 35 Google reviews.
4.7 (35)
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Liberty Group✓ Verified
Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation, and financial planning. Rated 4.7★ across 13 Google reviews.
4.7 (13)
HB
H&R Block✓ Verified
CPA FirmOakland, CA
CPA Firm in Oakland, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.6★ across 156 Google reviews.
4.6 (156)
AT
Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.6★ across 29 Google reviews.
4.6 (29)
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Tax Ninja✓ Verified
Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.6★ across 19 Google reviews.
4.6 (19)
JH
Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.5★ across 19 Google reviews.
4.5 (19)
JH
Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.5★ across 10 Google reviews.
4.5 (10)
EA
BookkeepingOakland, CA
Bookkeeping in Oakland, California offering bookkeeping, and tax preparation. Rated 4.5★ across 8 Google reviews.
4.5 (8)
PA
Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.5★ across 8 Google reviews.
4.5 (8)
HB
H&R Block✓ Verified
CPA FirmOakland, CA
CPA Firm in Oakland, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.4★ across 208 Google reviews.
4.4 (208)
JH
Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory. Rated 4.3★ across 49 Google reviews.
4.3 (49)
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Tax Pros✓ Verified
Tax PreparationOakland, CA
Tax Preparation in Oakland, California offering tax preparation. Rated 4.3★ across 6 Google reviews.
4.3 (6)

Top accounting firms in Oakland

#FirmServiceRatingReviews
1Upscale Tax ProfessionalsBookkeeping 5.060
2Better Taxes & Consulting LLCTax Preparation 5.054
3LampPost PlanningFinancial Planning 5.030
4ORNELLA ENTERTAINMENT LLCTax Preparation 5.027
5Modern Family FinanceFinancial Planning 5.022

More firms in Oakland

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How to choose an accountant in Oakland

  • Verify credentials — a CPA holds a state Board of Accountancy license; a tax preparer should have a valid IRS PTIN and, ideally, an EA (Enrolled Agent) designation.
  • Match the specialty to your needs — small-business tax, S-corp/LLC filings, bookkeeping, or personal returns are different skill sets.
  • Confirm they e-file and use current software, and ask how they handle IRS notices or audits.
  • Get the fee structure in writing — hourly, flat per-return, or monthly retainer — before engaging.
  • Ask for an engagement letter defining scope, responsibilities, and deadlines.

What accountants cost

Typical national ranges: individual tax return $150–$450, monthly bookkeeping $200–$700, business return $500–$2,500+.

Cost guidance is a national reference range, not a quote — actual fees depend on return complexity, entity type, and the firm. Always request a written estimate.

Frequently asked questions

How many accountants are in Oakland?+

We list 76 accounting firms in Oakland, California that have a website and a public review record, 47 of which hold a 4.5★+ Google rating. 211 businesses in Oakland appear in the underlying public data.

How much does an accountant cost in Oakland?+

Fees vary by complexity and firm. As a national reference, an individual tax return typically runs $150–$450, monthly bookkeeping $200–$700, and a business return $500–$2,500+. Ask each firm for a written fee estimate.

Do I need a CPA or a bookkeeper?+

A bookkeeper records day-to-day transactions and reconciles accounts; a CPA is a state-licensed accountant who can also handle complex tax planning, audits, and represent you before the IRS. Many small businesses use a bookkeeper year-round and a CPA at tax time.

Are the ratings on this page real?+

Yes — ratings and review counts are aggregate figures from Google, attributed to Google, with a link to the firm's Google reviews. accounting8 does not host or write reviews.

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