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Licensed & Insured CPAs & Accountants in San Francisco, CA
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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 cpas & accountants in San Francisco, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Ameer N. Khan, CPA, A Professional Corporation with a 5.0-star rating from 128 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Scott Porter, CPA and Kruze Consulting. The average rating across all listed cpas & accountants in San Francisco is 4.7 stars from 34 reviews per business on average.
CPA fees in San Francisco: $150–$400/hr consultation; $300–$800 personal tax returns; $500–$2,500+ business returns.
Rankings updated June 1, 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
Ameer N. Khan, CPA, A Professional Corporation
11501 Dublin Blvd STE 200, Dublin, CA 94568, USA
Scott Porter, CPA
315 Montgomery St 8th floor, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA
Kruze Consulting
600 California St 13th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
CPAs & Accountants Rankings in San Francisco, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ameer N. Khan, CPA, A Professional Corporation11501 Dublin Blvd STE 200, Dublin, CA 94568, USA | 5.0★ | 128 |
| #2 | Scott Porter, CPA315 Montgomery St 8th floor, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA | 5.0★ | 30 |
| #3 | Kruze Consulting600 California St 13th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA | 5.0★ | 29 |
| #4 | Moskowitz LLP333 Bush St Floor 21, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA | 4.1★ | 80 |
| #5 | Basta & Company | CPA CFO for Construction, Tech, and Real Estate100 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA | 5.0★ | 23 |
| #6 | Nonprofit Accountant San Francisco1 Hallidie Plaza Suite 404, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA | 5.0★ | 3 |
| #7 | Steve Rabin CPA100 Pine St #1250, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA | 5.0★ | 10 |
| #8 | Momentum Accounting530 Divisadero St PMB 767, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA | 5.0★ | 35 |
| #9 | Safe Harbor, CPA and Accountants5812 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA | 3.7★ | 30 |
| #10 | Cristian Borcan, CPA PC71 Stevenson St # 400, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA | 5.0★ | 5 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All CPAs & Accountants in San Francisco
Basta & Company | CPA CFO for Construction, Tech, and Real Estate
100 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Nonprofit Accountant San Francisco
1 Hallidie Plaza Suite 404, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Safe Harbor, CPA and Accountants
5812 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA
Hager Accounting, Inc
505 Montgomery St 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Orbit Accountants San Francisco
580 California St 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA
Anne Liang, CPA
5517 Geary Blvd # 205, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA
Michael K White CPA & Associates
4111 18th St #8, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
Duan Wei-Maynez CPA
870 Market St #723, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Tony Quach & Co. CPA
1 Hallidie Plaza SUITE 403, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Flex Tax and Consulting Group
1160 Battery St suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions — CPAs & Accountants in San Francisco
What is the difference between a CPA, bookkeeper, and tax preparer in San Francisco?
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 Francisco?
Typical rates in San Francisco: $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 Francisco 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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