Firm Profile


From Left to Right:   Peter de Laveaga, Kathy Choi, Karen Yan, Tammy Kaida, Cindy Chan, & Ray Parodi

Putting God and people first, we guide our clients 
in wise financial planning, tax management, and stewardship.
                                                     - Parodi & de Laveaga Mission Statement

We are a small CPA firm with a wealth of experience servicing individuals and closely held businesses. We believe in building relationships with our clients because it is through understanding your personal and/or business goals and concerns that we can bring you the most value.

Every business or individual faces specific issues that require tailored solutions. Our goal is not to overwhelm you with 101 great ideas for everyone, but to bring you the ideas which are most valuable to you based on your current situation, concerns and future goals. As accountants, we have the technical expertise to sort and analyze your numbers to report where you have been. As consultants, we bring our experience to help you manage, build, and plan for the future.

To learn more about our professional staff and background information, please visit our Contact Us page.

Our Core Values:

  • We shall be obedient to God and shall conduct our business in a manner that honors Him.

    • We exist through the grace of God and must be good stewards of the wealth.

    • We will be honest in all our conduct.

    • Our communications with clients and vendors shall consistently tell people that we have a purpose: To focus on our love and respect of God, His creation and His people.

    "Remember the Lord our God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth." (Deuteronomy 8:18)
    "It is required that those who have been given trust must prove faithful." (1 Corinthians 4:2)

  • We hold personal relationships and quality work above size and profit.

    • Our clients shall delight in doing business with us because of our quality and exemplary service.

    • Our employees will feel loved, with the knowledge that we care deeply about their personal condition.

    • Our company culture will encourage and motivate employees, to give them opportunities to stretch their horizons, and to treat them with dignity.

    • We will always be concerned over the welfare of our people, the quality and purpose of our products, and our integrity as an organization.

    "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money." (Matthew 6:24)
    "… Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." (Philippians 4:8-9)

  • We exist to help people be wise about their finances.

    • We have a unique opportunity to make a difference in our world.

    • We endeavor to help businesses and individuals be good stewards of their financial resources.

    • We strive to minimize our clients' tax bills while preparing complete and accurate tax returns.

    “The godly man is a good counselor because he is just and fair and knows right from wrong.” (Psalm 37:30-31)
    “The wise man saves for the future, but the foolish man spends whatever he gets.” (Proverbs 21:20)