FIRM MISSION STATEMENT ROD CLARIDA, CPA INC. is committed to your success. We make it our business to know your business well enough to improve your tax position, capital position, business structure and benefits packages, acquisition potential, and much more. We earn our fees by adding value to your company and to your asset base. We have learned a great deal since we began in this business, and we are ready to apply this knowledge to enhance your company's growth and success. Together we can conquer all of the intricacies of doing business in today's fast-paced economy. We are looking forward to working with you.

WHO WE ARE Rod Clarida, CPA, MST, CFS Rod graduated California State University Fullerton in 1978 with a BA in Accounting and earned his CPA certificate in 1981.  In 1982 he received a Masters Degree in Taxation from California State University Fullerton.  Rod also is a Certified Fund Specialist with an NASD Series 7 and an insurance license issued by the California Department of Insurance. Kathleen J Clarida, EA, PFP, CSA Kathy graduated from California State University Fullerton in 1984 with a BA in Accounting.  She has been an Enrolled Agent since 1995 and graduated with the Personal Financial Planner designation from UC Irvine in 2000.  Kathy also is a Certified Senior Advisor with an NASD Series 7 and an insurance license issued by the California Department of Insurance. Betty Grether, CPA Betty was hired in December 2006 as a full-time staff accountant.  She became a CPA in February, 2008.  Betty handles every aspect of our firm's accounting and tax areas.   Elaine Pacheco Elaine has been with our firm since December, 2005 as our Director of First Impressions.  Her job is to assist Rod, Kathy and Betty in client services in a variety of tasks in the areas of communications, scheduling, taxes and financial planning.  She allows our firm run smoother and makes sure we service you in a timely and efficient manner.  And it all gets done with a smile.