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About Us

About Our Firm

For years, Theorem, LLP has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Our expertise includes business management, basic tax management, accounting services and financial planning.

Theorem, LLP is one of the leading firms in and throughout the area. By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve. Our dedication to high standards, hiring of seasoned professionals, and work ethic is the reason our client base returns year after year.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present, while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals. This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients' needs through research and sound analysis. Theorem, LLP is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism. We have been a staple of the area's business community for years, and pride ourselves on the level of esteem we have earned.

Our dedication to hard work has earned the respect of the business and financial community in and around the area. We believe this to be a direct derivative of our talent and responsiveness to our client base. Whether you are a current or prospective client, rest assured that individuals and businesses who choose Theorem, LLP receive competent and timely advice.

Our Team

Paul Chau, CPA

Partner
paul@theoremllp.com
(213) 344-5829 ext. 101

Paul Chau started Theorem LLP in 2006 (Theorem) after 7 years of public accounting experience (5 years with KPMG in Los Angeles and Orange County and 2 years with Financial Advocates in Costa Mesa). The impetus for starting Theorem was his frustration with the limited scope of services typical accounting firms were willing to provide. Theorem’s services include accounting, bookkeeping, tax and business management, and caters to businesses and their owners across a variety of industries. Fostering a creative and agile environment for professionals to navigate the complex financial and regulatory landscape for clients is Paul’s passion. Prior to joining KPMG, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics with an Emphasis in Accounting from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He is a Certified Public Account and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Time permitting, Paul enjoys any kind of sport and the great outdoors.

Anita Lee, CPA

Partner
anita@theoremllp.com
(213) 344-5829 ext. 104

Anita Lee has over 20 years of experience providing tax consulting and compliance services to closely-held entities and high net worth individuals. Anita’s experience includes many industries such as real estate, technology, oil and gas and consulting. Anita also provides tax consulting and compliance services for nonprofit organization including private foundations. Her experience also includes serving as a controller and chief financial officer for a closely held technology firm and a financial consultant for a family office. Anita has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from California Polytechnic State University in Pomona as well as a master’s degree in business taxation from the University of Southern California. Anita is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Certified Public Accountants and California Society of Certified Public Accountants. Anita began her career at KPMG and recently left the HCVT LLP where she worked for over 14 years.