Why Clients Partner with Lautze & Lautze

When it comes to loyalty, trust, and commitment, Lautze & Lautze’s clients say that the firm is among the very best in its field. They agree that Lautze & Lautze:

• Cares deeply about its clients and is committed to client service
• Develops innovative, creative solutions tailored to clients’ specific needs
• Maintains professional honesty and integrity
• Offers candid, truthful, and straightforward advice
• Provides outstanding and timely service at a fair price

Treats its employees like family to provide continuity of staffing and accessibility to key engagement personnel

A few of the firm’s clients share their experience with the Lautze & Lautze family:

“The L&L team members possess the technical and industry-specific knowledge, provide meaningful operational feedback, and are focused on providing continuity of the audit team. The firm exceeds expectations and provides good value.”
– San Domenico School

“We have been associated with Lautze & Lautze since the mid 1980s.They have retained the same account management since we became their client which has been a great advantage in dealing with the constant changes in the laws we must abide by. I would highly recommend this company as your accountant whether you are a small or large company. They were instrumental in helping us grow from a small to a large company and we will continue to engage them.”
– Richard Rood, CEO, Thermal Mechanical

“Lautze and Lautze has conducted the annual audit for the Chinese American International School since 1994. I have been the CFO during this entire period and have had extremely positive experiences with this group. We have had nothing but great service from this firm and I have only the highest regard for the entire team.”
– Betty Shon, Assistant Head for Finance and Institutional Advancement, Chinese American International School

“This was the first year that Lautze audited our school and I have to say that the overall experience was very positive. The transition was smooth as the team was knowledgeable and professional. The engagement team went beyond my expectations. The team was not intrusive and worked within our timetable. And every time I called or emailed someone with a request they were quick to respond.”
– Cardinal Newman High School

“The team that serves us from Lautze & Lautze has consistently met our expectations at the highest level. Lautze & Lautze delivers on all commitments on a timely basis and responds to our requests in a manner which makes us feel like we are their most important client. They have also brought “best practices” that are used by their other clients in our industry to improve our performance. They don’t just comment on what we are doing, but bring to us fresh ideas that we can implement to make our organization function more effectively.”
– Carl Gellert & Celia Berta Gellert Foundation

“Our Lautze & Lautze engagement team does an excellent job. They are thorough and professional. The engagement team is truly a partner in helping me manage the School control functions. I view the relationship as cooperative and constructive, not a game of gotcha. From the beginning of our relationship with Lautze, which is now in its seventh year, they have clearly exceeded our expectations.”
– Menlo School

“Sacred Heart School has high expectations for any team and L&L has no problem meeting and exceeding those expectations. They are very responsive and pleasant to work with. We like their personal attention, knowledge level, and their flexibility.”
– Sacred Heart School

Experience the Lautze & Lautze Difference

• Continuity of service to the Northern California business and non-profit community for 65 years and counting
• Longevity and independence as a major regional accounting firm known for its exceptionally strong audit and accounting practice
• Low staff turnover that allows for long-term relationship building with a consistent engagement team
• Ability and commitment to deliver the proposed services according to the client’s schedule by an engagement team that pay close personal attention to client needs
• Ongoing, proactive communications relevant to a client’s administrative/management team—both through regular interactions, hosted roundtables, and firm newsletters
• Independence and impartiality as advisors to the client’s management team and/or Board ensuring openness to the client’s insights, opinions, and concerns
• Competitive fee arrangement