Overview
Raquel Castro is a Principal wih CLA and has been practicing public accounting since 2008. Raquel currently has a niche in the health care industry servicing nonprofit and for-profit health care clients, and a focus specifically servicing senior living entities, including continuing care retirement communities, skilled nursing facilities, and physician practices. Throughout her career she has provided services to privately held clients in a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing & distribution, professional services, and governmental organizations. Raquel is a hands-on principal that dedicates her career to elevating the experiences of her clients and her team alike.
Technical experience includes:
- Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs)
- Continuing care retirement community (CCRC)
- Home health and hospice organizations
- Skilled nursing entities
- Occupational therapists
- Senior living therapists
- Surgical equipment manufacturers
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Chapman University.
In the community
Associations and Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (licensed in California and Texas)
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
- Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Advanced Defined Contribution Plan Audits certificate, issued by the AICPA
- LeadingAge, LeadingAge California, LeadingAge Texas
Roles
- Una Familia VBC Leadership Committee Member, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion