4.5+ Stars · San Diego
Highly Rated CPAs & Accountants in San Diego, CA
Only the best make this list. These cpas & accountants in San Diego have earned 4.5+ star ratings from real customers — consistently.
As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 19 cpas & accountants in San Diego, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Halbert & James Inc. with a 4.9-star rating from 139 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: PracticeCFO and Pierre Tax and Wealth Management. The average rating across all listed cpas & accountants in San Diego is 4.9 stars from 52 reviews per business on average.
CPA fees in San Diego: $150–$400/hr consultation; $300–$800 personal tax returns; $500–$2,500+ business returns.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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Top Rated CPAs & Accountants
Halbert & James Inc.
4420 Hotel Cir Ct Suite 230, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
PracticeCFO
13400 Sabre Springs Pkwy #255, San Diego, CA 92128, USA
Pierre Tax and Wealth Management
1455 Frazee Rd Suite 500, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
CPAs & Accountants Rankings in San Diego, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Halbert & James Inc.4420 Hotel Cir Ct Suite 230, San Diego, CA 92108, USA | 4.9★ | 139 |
| #2 | PracticeCFO13400 Sabre Springs Pkwy #255, San Diego, CA 92128, USA | 5.0★ | 100 |
| #3 | Pierre Tax and Wealth Management1455 Frazee Rd Suite 500, San Diego, CA 92108, USA | 4.8★ | 68 |
| #4 | Abbo Tax CPA9629 Grossmont Summit Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA | 5.0★ | 144 |
| #5 | San Diego, CPA A Professional Tax & Accountancy Corporation5703 Oberlin Dr #107, San Diego, CA 92121, USA | 4.9★ | 38 |
| #6 | Regal Group CPA3110 Camino del Rio S UNIT 312, San Diego, CA 92108, USA | 4.7★ | 41 |
| #7 | Morey CPA & Associates, Inc.402 W Broadway Suite 400 - #3743, San Diego, CA 92101, USA | 4.8★ | 38 |
| #8 | Agro Accounting CPA600 B St Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101, USA | 5.0★ | 2 |
| #9 | JGT CPA Solutions Accountancy Corporation3130 Fifth Ave Suites 5-6, San Diego, CA 92103, USA | 5.0★ | 19 |
| #10 | MAK Financial CPA10525 Vista Sorrento Pkwy STE 310, San Diego, CA 92121, USA | 5.0★ | 24 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All CPAs & Accountants in San Diego
Abbo Tax CPA
9629 Grossmont Summit Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA
San Diego, CPA A Professional Tax & Accountancy Corporation
5703 Oberlin Dr #107, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
Regal Group CPA
3110 Camino del Rio S UNIT 312, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
Morey CPA & Associates, Inc.
402 W Broadway Suite 400 - #3743, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
JGT CPA Solutions Accountancy Corporation
3130 Fifth Ave Suites 5-6, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
MAK Financial CPA
10525 Vista Sorrento Pkwy STE 310, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
M.W. Orlando CPA, Inc.
402 W Broadway 4th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Yenor & Associates
3934 Murphy Canyon Rd #B202, San Diego, CA 92123, USA
Schwartz & Schwartz
591 Camino De La Reina #103, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
Tadmor T Barzilai CPA Inc
4501 Mission Bay Dr. #3a, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Launch CPA
550 W B St 4th Floor Ste 404, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Paul Anderson - CPA and Bookkeeping Firm
7220 Trade St, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
San Diego Tax Professionals
6050 Santo Rd # 160, San Diego, CA 92124, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions — CPAs & Accountants in San Diego
What is the difference between a CPA, bookkeeper, and tax preparer in San Diego?
A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is licensed by the CA Board of Accountancy, can represent clients before the IRS, and carries liability coverage. A bookkeeper records day-to-day transactions but cannot sign tax returns or provide strategic tax advice. A tax preparer has no required credentials — anyone can prepare taxes. For business owners, complex returns, or IRS issues, a CPA is the right choice.
How do I verify a CPA's license in CA?
Search the CA Board of Accountancy's online license lookup (find it by Googling "CA Board of Accountancy license search"). You can also use NASBA's License Verification tool at nasba.org to search across all states. Always verify before sharing financial documents.
How much does a CPA charge in San Diego?
Typical rates in San Diego: $150–$400/hr for consultation; $300–$800 for a personal tax return; $500–$2,500+ for a small business return depending on complexity. Many CPAs offer flat-fee packages for straightforward situations. Get itemized quotes from at least 2–3 firms before committing.
Should I hire a local CPA or use online tax software?
Online software (TurboTax, H&R Block, FreeTaxUSA) works well for simple W-2 situations with no major life changes. A local CPA in San Diego is worth the cost if you own a business, have rental income, experienced a major event (divorce, inheritance, home sale), owe the IRS money, or want year-round tax planning — not just annual filing.
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