Raquel Castro

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