An accomplished certified public accountant (CPA) who holds a bachelor of arts in accounting from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, James Castille has owned and operated Lafayette’s LUMA Capital for more than 15 years. To augment his professional endeavors, James Castille belongs to the Society of Louisiana CPAs (LCPA).

Since its establishment in 1911, the LCPA has grown to represent approximately 6,000 practicing CPAs and more than 1,100 individuals in pursuit of the CPA designation. The company supports its membership base through a range of advocacy, networking, and educational initiatives.

One of the LCPA’s recent educational events was the 2019 Estate & Financial Planning Workshop. It took place at the Hilton Garden Inn and the Homewood Suites Garden Event Center in Bossier City, Louisiana, in August 2019.

The overarching purpose of the 2019 Estate & Financial Planning Workshop was to help attendees develop financial strategies that take advantage of the latest changes in public policy and market conditions. Specific presentations at the workshop included Tax Planning After the 2017 Act by Gerard H Schreiber, Jr., and Long-Term Care: What Are Your Options Today? by Anne Oestriecher.