JUST SO THAT WE’RE ON THE SAME PAGE:
And security, and opportunities, and peace of mind — and it’s perfectly okay to admit that you want all of that.
Money does buy happiness.
With us, you’re more than welcome to admit that you also want it to provide you comfort on long haul flights, dinner dates where there’s no checking menu prices, and a padded savings account dedicated solely to splurging on gifts for loved ones.
Casa Calma is where you can be honest about how you don’t just want your business to pay your rent.
In a world where society has done a number on your thoughts about money,
Casa Calma is where you can be honest about how you don’t just want your business to pay your rent.
In a world where society has done a number on your thoughts about money,
I’ve always been scared to admit that, but I have to live my truth!!! I will never forget being 22-years-old in a sterile office in the middle of Atlanta, thinking “this can’t possibly be what the next forty years of my life will be.” Walking to work in the dark, eating lunch at my desk, walking back home… in the dark. It was all very doomsday.
When was I supposed to read the 582 books on my TBR or learn to play the piano or cosplay as a professional chef? In the .5 seconds I had left between work, cleaning my apartment, and sleeping? Hard pass.
So I built Casa Calma instead.
I started my business for selfish reasons.
And while we're being honest...
So yeah, the financial-anxiety-to-accounting-career pipeline got me good.
Hi, I’m Fernanda — and if I channel even a fraction of the care my Brazilian immigrant mother gave me, into you, I’ve done my job.
I racked up the accounting degrees (I have to mention them, they were expensive) and accidentally dipped my toe into a career helping the internet’s most hated corporation save millions. And while that was fun and all (it wasn’t), I quickly realized that helping big corporations did not sit well with my soul.
At all.
I’d much rather share my knowledge with someone like YOU! To help you understand that feeling calm and in control of your money is not a fantasy. It’s actually entirely possible, and I can help.
Like most children of immigrants (and let’s be so forreal, most Americans), financial literacy wasn’t served to me on a silver platter.
Your CPA should be someone you actually LIKE.
You’re looking for a CPA you can stick with for life.
Because your relationship with your CPA is surprisingly pretty intimate. They’re the person you’re going to call during life’s biggest moments—the cross country move, the marriage, the new business venture, the baby.
And while connection and expertise can feel hard to come by in the accounting world, at Casa Calma, it’s not an either or. I’ll clap giddily with you right before dishing out tax advice that’ll save you thousands. Because who said you can’t have both?
You tried the DIY route. Eh. Then spent a couple years with the accountant who talks *at* you and ghosts their email every three to six months. Double eh. Now you’re ready to settle down.
A well-lived life is.
As a result, we will always look at money for what it is: a tool. A tool that will provide you safety, contribute to time with loved ones, and help you romanticize the everyday moments.
Money isn’t the goal.
A Kindle to replace the one I lost in Ireland (RIP)
New running sneakers to impress my one follower on Strava
Ridiculous amounts of yarn to knit baby clothes my nephew will grow out of by next week
A wood end-grain cutting board that requires more care than most pets probably
Cross-country flights back to San Francisco to re-live my city girl days
Hobbies my HYSA is currently funding:
What we believe at Casa Calma.
Our Work Is Never An Afterthought
Being proactive is the guaranteed way to get the most out of your money. We work with you year-round because when we know what’s coming, we have time to present options and implement strategies without the panic.
Numbers Create Confidence
The numbers will never lie to you. When you understand exactly what’s going on with your money, you’re able to sift through the emotions and make confident, fact-based decisions.
We Are In This Together
We’re the experts in accounting. You’re the expert of your life. Together, we develop a custom financial strategy that makes sense for the life you want to live.
Money Improves Quality of Life
This sounds obvious, but a reminder never hurts. More money can be the difference between only ever talking to your long-distance BFF via FaceTime and hopping on a flight to build new memories together.
There’s A Human Side To Money
It doesn’t exist in a vacuum, and more of it won’t automatically solve all your problems. Your life experiences, habits and relationships all come into play when talking about money.
Casa Calma is a home I built for you.
I’d probably get my Brazilian citizenship revoked if I left you lost and confused inside my house, so at Casa Calma, communication and transparency are top priority. We respond to emails within 48 hours, provide status updates during tax season, and promise to translate all the accounting jargon into words you actually understand.
And no matter the time of year, the door is always open for you to pop into our email inbox with a business or life update.
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