CPAs & Accountants in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA — 6 Firms (2026)
6 CPA firms in Rancho Santa Margarita, California meet our listing bar — a website plus a public review record. They average 4.72★ across 6 rated firms, and 5 are rated 4.5★ or higher. The highest-rated is PlushStone Advisory, Tax, & Accountancy at 5.0★ across 16 Google reviews.
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CPA FirmRancho Santa Margarita, CA
CPA Firm in Rancho Santa Margarita, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 5.0★ across 16 Google reviews.
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CPA FirmRancho Santa Margarita, CA
CPA Firm in Rancho Santa Margarita, California offering accounting & tax. Rated 5.0★ across 12 Google reviews.
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CPA FirmRancho Santa Margarita, CA
CPA Firm in Rancho Santa Margarita, California offering bookkeeping.
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CPA FirmRancho Santa Margarita, CA
CPA Firm in Rancho Santa Margarita, California offering bookkeeping, tax preparation, and tax planning. Rated 4.8★ across 8 Google reviews.
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CPA FirmRancho Santa Margarita, CA
CPA Firm in Rancho Santa Margarita, California offering bookkeeping, and payroll. Rated 3.8★ across 8 Google reviews.
Top cpas & accountants in Rancho Santa Margarita
| # | Firm | Service | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PlushStone Advisory, Tax, & Accountancy✓ | CPA Firm | ★ 5.0 | 16 |
| 2 | Oak Haven Tax & Accounting✓ | CPA Firm | ★ 5.0 | 12 |
| 3 | Ernest G Vining CPA✓ | CPA Firm | ★ 5.0 | 3 |
| 4 | Ankit Consulting Services✓ | CPA Firm | ★ 4.8 | 8 |
| 5 | H&R Block✓ | CPA Firm | ★ 4.7 | 88 |
CPA vs. accountant vs. enrolled agent
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) has passed the Uniform CPA Exam and holds an active state license, and can perform audits, attest work, and complex tax planning. A general accountant may handle bookkeeping and returns without that license. An Enrolled Agent (EA) is federally licensed by the IRS and specializes in tax and IRS representation. For audited financials or attest services you need a CPA; for most tax filing, a CPA or EA both qualify.