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Accountants in Santa Monica, CA — 36 Top-Rated Firms (2026)

We list 36 accounting firms in Santa Monica, California that have a website and a public review record — 20 CPA firms, 12 financial planners, 3 tax preparers, and 1 bookkeeper. 27 hold a Google rating of 4.5★ or higher, and the average across the 36 rated firms here is 4.48★. They are sorted by Google rating and review count.

By service: CPAs & Accountants (20)|Financial Planners (12)

The highest-rated firm in Santa Monica is Leon Nazarian, CPA, JD (5.0★, 49 reviews). 27 of 36 rated firms hold a 4.5★ or higher Google rating.

Showing 36 of 36 firms · sorted by Google rating
1.
Leon Nazarian, CPA, JD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(49 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 730 Arizona Ave Ste 200, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Services: tax preparation, tax planning, advisory
(424) 410-3771WebsiteMore info
2.
WINDFALL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, Fee-Only, Fiduciary
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(43 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 100 Wilshire Blvd #700, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Services: advisory
(949) 205-7002WebsiteMore info
3.
Oracle Tax & Accounting
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(27 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 3101 Ocean Park Blvd Ste 100, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Services: bookkeeping, tax preparation, tax planning
(818) 935-0988WebsiteMore info
4.
Jarrar & Associates CPAS, INC
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(26 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 100 Wilshire Blvd Suite 700, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Services: accounting & tax
(310) 887-1313WebsiteMore info
5.
WellAcre Global Wealth Advisors | Certified Financial Planner Santa Monica, CA
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(22 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 520 Broadway #200, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Services: advisory
(310) 220-4946WebsiteMore info
6.
Clear Peak Accounting, PC
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(20 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 312 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Services: accounting & tax
(424) 430-3272WebsiteMore info
7.
GOFIGURE BOOKKEEPING
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(20 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Bookkeeping · Santa Monica, CA 90401
(949) 310-8344WebsiteMore info
8.
Leading Tax Group
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(20 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 100 Wilshire Blvd #700, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Services: tax planning, advisory
(424) 313-5560WebsiteMore info
9.
Reverse Your Thinking® Mortgage
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(15 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 1620 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Services: advisory
(310) 447-5266WebsiteMore info
10.
Abacus Wealth Partners
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(13 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 429 Santa Monica Blvd #500, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(888) 422-2287WebsiteMore info
11.
Capital Tax
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(9 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 2450 Colorado Ave #100e, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Services: bookkeeping
(925) 977-7784WebsiteMore info
12.
DLHORTON ADVISORS
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(9 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 610 Santa Monica Blvd #216, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 490-3011WebsiteMore info
13.
NS Small Business Consulting
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(9 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Accountant · 3231 Ocean Park Blvd #202, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Services: accounting
(424) 238-5060WebsiteMore info
14.
AR CPA
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(5 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 1535 6th St Suite 407, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Services: accounting & tax
(949) 390-4704WebsiteMore info
15.
Noir Financial
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(5 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 100 Wilshire Blvd Suite 700, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Services: accounting & tax
(213) 379-1890WebsiteMore info
16.
FMP Accounting
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(4 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 401 Wilshire Blvd 12th Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Services: accounting & tax
(310) 927-5747WebsiteMore info
17.
Cuong Le CPA Inc
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 2020 Pico Blvd Ste C, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Services: tax preparation, advisory
(310) 450-5708WebsiteMore info
18.
Goodfriend Jacobs Bleeck & Breslow LLP
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(2 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
Accountant · 1299 Ocean Ave #333, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Services: accounting
(310) 451-0744WebsiteMore info
19.
Jamie Crute, CPA
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(2 Google reviews)IRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 401 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1200, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Services: accounting & tax
(310) 845-6646WebsiteMore info
20.
Kao & Kao
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(2 Google reviews)IRS PTIN
Accountant · 1848 Lincoln Blvd #200, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Services: accounting
(310) 396-5448WebsiteMore info
21.
Provident Financial Management
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(2 Google reviews)IRS PTIN
Financial Planning · 3130 Wilshire Blvd #600, Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 282-0477WebsiteMore info
22.
Castillo Accountancy Corporation
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(1 Google review)IRS PTIN
Accountant · 2444 Wilshire Blvd #504, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Services: accounting
(310) 453-4965WebsiteMore info
23.
H&R Block
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(81 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 1323 Lincoln Blvd #120, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Services: tax preparation, tax planning, advisory
(310) 393-1016WebsiteMore info
24.
Block Advisors
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(61 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 3201 Wilshire Blvd #105, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Services: bookkeeping, tax preparation
(310) 453-6478WebsiteMore info
25.
Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(165 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 2437 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Services: financial planning
(310) 399-6397WebsiteMore info
26.
Kobek Accounting Group Inc
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(16 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Accountant · 2812 Santa Monica Blvd #204, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Services: accounting
(310) 450-5700WebsiteMore info
27.
Madison Tax Solutions Inc
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(15 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 100 Wilshire Blvd #700, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Services: advisory
(310) 345-8500WebsiteMore info
28.
TurboTax Santa Monica
★★★★★★★★★★4.1(26 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 520 Broadway Suite 3060, 3063, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(415) 318-2049WebsiteMore info
29.
Robert Ricco, Inc, An Accountancy Corp
★★★★★★★★★★4.1(9 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 312 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Services: accounting & tax
(310) 729-3705WebsiteMore info
30.
Fidelity Investments
★★★★★★★★★★3.4(15 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 1200 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
(800) 873-5131WebsiteMore info
31.
Gumbiner Savett Inc.
★★★★★★★★★★3.0(1 Google review)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 1723 Cloverfield Blvd #4017, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Services: bookkeeping
(310) 828-9798WebsiteMore info
32.
Bank of America Financial Center
★★★★★★★★★★2.9(67 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 1301 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Services: advisory
(310) 319-2368WebsiteMore info
33.
Bank of America Financial Center
★★★★★★★★★★2.9(17 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 287 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Services: advisory
(310) 395-3283WebsiteMore info
34.
Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)
★★★★★★★★★★2.8(47 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 3320 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Services: advisory
(310) 526-9997WebsiteMore info
35.
Bank of America Financial Center
★★★★★★★★★★2.6(56 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 1430 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Services: advisory
(310) 434-2260WebsiteMore info
36.
BMO Bank N.A Branches
★★★★★★★★★★2.4(20 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 1733 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Services: advisory
(310) 393-9329WebsiteMore info

Top accounting firms in Santa Monica

#FirmServiceGoogle ratingReviews
1Leon Nazarian, CPA, JDCPA Firm5.0 / 549
2WINDFALL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, Fee-Only, FiduciaryFinancial Planning5.0 / 543
3Oracle Tax & AccountingCPA Firm5.0 / 527
4Jarrar & Associates CPAS, INCCPA Firm5.0 / 526
5WellAcre Global Wealth Advisors | Certified Financial Planner Santa Monica, CAFinancial Planning5.0 / 522

More Firms in Santa Monica

Firms without a website or enough reviews for a profile page of their own.

How to choose an accountant in Santa Monica

  • 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.

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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 Santa Monica?
We list 36 accounting firms in Santa Monica, California that have a website and a public review record, 27 of which hold a 4.5★+ Google rating. 129 businesses in Santa Monica appear in the underlying public data.
How much does an accountant cost in Santa Monica?
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?
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