Our Story

DKLA LLP is a proud member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and California Society of Certified Public Accountants. 

Core Values

INTEGRITY

Integrity is at the heart of everything we do. Our partners and associates conduct business with the highest standards of ethics and honesty.

EXCELLENCE

We never stop learning and improving. DKLA LLP strives to deliver the highest quality and value possible through simple and easy solutions to our clients.

TEAMWORK

We work together with respect, trust and open communication.  We learn from our differences and thrive to create an open environment for our employees and clients.

INDEPENDENCE

We do the right thing. As a trusted financial advisor, DKLA LLP maintains objectivity and professional skepticism throughout the conduct of each engagement. 

Quality

An accounting firm is known for the quality of its service. Our firm's reputation reflects the high standards we demand of ourselves.

Our primary goal as a trusted advisor is to be available to provide insightful advice to enable our clients to make informed financial decisions. We do not accept anything less from ourselves and this is what we deliver to you.

We feel it is extremely important to continually professionally educate ourselves to improve our technical expertise, financial knowledge and service to our clients.

We will answer all of your questions, as they impact both your tax and financial situations. We welcome you to contact us anytime.

Responsiveness

Our firm is responsive. Companies who choose our firm rely on competent advice and fast, accurate personnel. We provide total financial services to individuals, large and small businesses and other agencies.

Through hard work, we have earned the respect of the business and financial communities. This respect illustrates our diverse talents, dedication and ability to respond quickly.

Professionalism

Our expertise, experience and the energy of our team, each client receives close personal and professional attention.

Our high standards, service and specialized staff spell the difference between our outstanding performance, and other firms. We make sure that every client is served by the expertise of our whole firm.

MEET THE TEAM

David Keum

Managing Partner
David is the managing partner of DKLA LLP and is responsible for managing the overall accounting and consulting business. David has been in the accounting industry over 20 years, most recently holding the role of Chief Financial Officer of a multi-billion dollar insurance carrier in Los Angeles.

Peter Kim

Partner
Peter is the partner of DKLA LLP and is responsible for all accounting and personal and business tax services. Peter has been in the accounting industry for over 7 years, most recently worked as the role of Accounting Manager at a multi-million dollar Korean P&C insurance company.

Michael Jang

Operation Manager
After running his own international business over 15 years, Michael joins DKLA LLP with a deep understanding of strong work ethics and financial operations. His main focus as Operation Manager is to identify customer’s needs and to guide them throughout the complex financial compliance.

David Keum

Managing Partner
David is the managing partner of DKLA LLP and is responsible for managing the overall accounting and consulting business. David has been in the accounting industry over 20 years, most recently holding the role of Chief Financial Officer of a multi-billion dollar insurance carrier in Los Angeles.

“I enjoy working with a team of motivated and knowledgeable accounting professionals and solving problems for our clients. Having immigrated from South Korea at age 19, I have developed a unique skill to understand and appreciate what every client with various cultural and professional backgrounds wants and needs. My primary focus as Managing Partner is to establish a team of quality and reliable accounting professionals who listen to our clients and bring in solutions for them. I believe with my prior experience as a finance consultant will enable our firm to connect deeply with our clients in achieving the highest possible accounting and tax solutions. We stay behind our quality professional services with transparency and integrity.”

David began his career at KPMG’s Los Angeles office, where his clients included insurance carriers and agencies. He is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and he was the 2013 and 2014 President of the Southern California Insurance Accounting and Systems Association. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He enjoys golf and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Contact Info dkeum@dklacpa.com

Peter Kim

Partner
Peter is the partner of DKLA LLP and is responsible for all accounting and consulting services. Peter has been in the accounting industry for over 7 years, most recently worked as the role of Accounting Manager at a million-dollar Korean based P&C insurance carrier branched out in Anaheim.

“Based on my knowledge and past experiences as a IT consultant and accounting manager, I am confident that I can offer these accounting services to help various people.”

Peter began his career as an IT consultant in Korea successfully completing various IT project to 20+ company and moved onto Korea based P&C Insurance company working as an actuarial pricing, strategic product planning and eventually accounting manager in Anaheim, United States. He is a graduate of the Master of Science in Mathematics at Illinois State University. He enjoys spending time with his family.

Contact Info pkim@dklacpa.com

Michael Jang

Partner
After running his own international business over 15 years, Michael joins DKLA LLP with a deep understanding of strong work ethics and financial operations. His main focus as a partner is to identify customer’s needs and to guide them throughout the complex finance and taxation compliance.

“I was involved in a serious car accident when I was in college and learned the U.S. healthcare system was not simple to follow. I think health insurance is a necessity living in the U.S. but due to its complexity and complication, most people do not know how to utilize them properly. I joined Skyline Benefit as my personal values align the values of Skyline Benefit: Transparency and Integrity. I am proud to be part of the success of Skyline Benefit and I am happy to assist people and my local communities.”

Originally from South Korea, Michael immigrated to U. S. in 2000 and he is fluent in both English and Korean. He earned his MBA degree from Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management and BS degree in Materials Science Engineering from Hanyang University in Korea. He has two amazing daughters and loves to spend time with his wife and family.

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David Keum

Managing Partner
David is the managing partner of DKLA LLP and is responsible for managing the overall accounting and consulting business. David has been in the accounting industry over 20 years, most recently holding the role of Chief Financial Officer of a multi-billion dollar insurance carrier in Los Angeles.

“I enjoy working with a team of motivated and knowledgeable accounting professionals and solving problems for our clients. Having immigrated from South Korea at age 19, I have developed a unique skill to understand and appreciate what every client with various cultural and professional backgrounds wants and needs. My primary focus as Managing Partner is to establish a team of quality and reliable accounting professionals who listen to our clients and bring in solutions for them. I believe with my prior experience as a finance consultant will enable our firm to connect deeply with our clients in achieving the highest possible accounting and tax solutions. We stay behind our quality professional services with transparency and integrity.”

David began his career at KPMG’s Los Angeles office, where his clients included insurance carriers and agencies. He is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and he was the 2013 and 2014 President of the Southern California Insurance Accounting and Systems Association. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He enjoys golf and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Contact Info dkeum@dklacpa.com

Peter Kim

Partner
Peter is the partner of DKLA LLP and is responsible for all accounting and consulting services. Peter has been in the accounting industry for over 7 years, most recently worked as the role of Accounting Manager at a multibillion-dollar Korean based P&C insurance carrier branched out in Anaheim.

“Based on my knowledge and past experiences as an IT consultant and accounting manager, I am confident that I can offer these accounting services to help various people.”

Peter began his career as an IT consultant in Korea successfully completing various IT project to 20+ company and moved onto Korea based P&C Insurance company working as an actuarial pricing, strategic product planning and eventually accounting manager in Anaheim as an expatriate. He is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at University of Utah and then achieved a Master of Science in Mathematics at Illinois State University. He enjoys spending time with his family.

Contact Info pkim@dklacpa.com

Michael Jang

Operation Manager
After running his own international business over 15 years, Michael joins DKLA LLP with a deep understanding of strong work ethics and financial operations. His main focus as a partner is to identify customer’s needs and to guide them throughout the complex finance and taxation compliance.

Originally from South Korea, Michael immigrated to U. S. in 2000 and he is fluent in both English and Korean. He earned his MBA degree from Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management and BS degree in Materials Science Engineering from Hanyang University in Korea. He has two amazing daughters and loves to spend time with his wife and family.