Long Beach · Port city CPA services
CPA & bookkeeping services in Long Beach
Long Beach is home to one of the busiest ports in the country, a growing downtown and a deep base of logistics, healthcare and hospitality businesses. CPA Torrance gives Long Beach owners CPA-led bookkeeping, tax preparation, planning and CFO support from our nearby Torrance office.
- Logistics and port businesses
- Long Beach business license support
- CPA-led tax planning
In short
Does Long Beach have its own business license tax?
Yes. The City of Long Beach requires a business license for businesses operating in the city, and the license tax depends on the type of business and, for many categories, the number of employees. CPA Torrance keeps those details current in your books so annual renewals are simple.
- Major economy
- Port, logistics, healthcare
- City license
- Long Beach business license
- Drive from our office
- About 20 minutes
- Meetings
- In person or video
Services in Long Beach
Accounting for Long Beach businesses
Freight forwarders, warehouses, restaurants, healthcare practices and real estate investors make up much of our Long Beach work.
Bookkeeping Services
- Catch-up and clean-up bookkeeping
- Class and location tracking
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- Sales and use tax tracking
- Monthly profit and loss and balance sheet
Tax Planning & Strategy
- S corporation and reasonable salary planning
- Entity structure review
- Retirement plan contributions
- Year-end tax planning meeting
- Multi-state income review
Tax Preparation & Filing
- IRS and FTB notice response
- CDTFA sales tax returns
- Due-date tracking for every filing
- Federal business returns (1120, 1120S, 1065)
- Owner individual returns
Fractional CFO Services
- Investor and board reporting
- Debt and lease decisions
- Budgets and KPI dashboards
- Bank and SBA loan packages
- Hiring and expansion planning
Long Beach tax planning
Planning for Long Beach businesses
Logistics and import businesses face big swings in cash, freight costs and receivables. We plan taxes and cash together.
Book a 15-min callCash-flow planning
Freight and import businesses often pay out long before customers pay. We forecast cash so growth does not cause a crunch.
Equipment and vehicles
Trucks, forklifts and warehouse equipment can bring big deductions when timed well.
Inventory and duties
We record landed costs and duties correctly so margins and taxes are accurate.
Who we work with
Long Beach businesses we work with
We work with businesses throughout Long Beach.
Logistics and freight
Landed costs, receivables and cash-flow forecasts.
Hospitality
Restaurants and hotels with tips, sales tax and payroll.
Healthcare
Practices and clinics with payer reconciliation.
Real estate
Rental property books and depreciation.
Why Long Beach businesses choose CPA Torrance
Areas we cover
Serving all of Long Beach
We serve all of Long Beach, including Downtown, Belmont Shore, Bixby Knolls, North Long Beach and the port area.
FAQ
Long Beach business questions
Not covered here? A 15-minute call gets you a straight answer for your situation.
Do you serve Long Beach businesses?
Yes. We work with businesses across Long Beach, from Downtown and Belmont Shore to Bixby Knolls and the port area, in person or by video.
Can you help with freight and import accounting?
Yes. We track landed costs, duties, freight and receivables so your margins are accurate and your taxes reflect real profit.
Do I need a Long Beach business license?
Most businesses operating in Long Beach need one. We help you register and keep records for renewal.
Do you offer fractional CFO services in Long Beach?
Yes. We provide cash-flow forecasts, budgets, lender reporting and monthly financial reviews for growing companies.
How much do your services cost?
Most clients pay a fixed monthly fee. A free assessment gives you an exact price.
Nearby areas we serve
Keep your Long Beach business moving.
Book a 15-minute call with our CPA team.