Legal & Financial, California

CPA cost in Irvine, CA

A typical CPA figure in Irvine is about $304 per hour, about 22% above the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Irvine

$304

per hour

On the low end
$182
On the high end
$547

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Irvine. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Firm size
  2. Specialty
  3. Business returns
  4. Advisory
  5. Location

Ways to pay less

  1. Use a local small firm
  2. Separate bookkeeping
  3. Ask for a monthly advisory retainer only if needed
  4. Prepare a P&L first
  5. Clarify what the rate includes

CPA in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Irvine, CA$304
$182 to $547
National typical$250
$150 to $450
Berkeley, CA$330
$198 to $594
Fremont, CA$330
$198 to $594
Oakland, CA$325
$195 to $585
Washington, DC$315
$189 to $567
Arlington, VA$313
$188 to $563

Other Legal & Financial costs in Irvine

Questions people ask

CPA in Irvine: what does it cost?

In Irvine, CA, CPA typically costs about $304 per hour, with most prices between $182 and $547.

Why is Irvine higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind CPA earn in Irvine, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Irvine about 22% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.