A certified public accountant from Lafayette, Louisiana, James Castille owns and operates LUMA Capital LLC, a CPA firm where he serves as a business consultant, insurance consultant, and turnaround specialist. James Castille maintains his affiliation with the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA).

LCPA is a non-profit organization of over 6,000 accounting professionals in Louisiana representing the sectors of public practice, education, government, and industry. Its mission is to enhance its members’ working environment and to support them to boost their competence and professionalism, promote their public service, and advocate their causes in the government. To ensure that the voice of its members is heard in the legislative arena, LCPA has established the Political Action Committee (PAC).

In the past, there had been much Louisiana legislation that had adverse effects on the accounting profession in particular and the public in general. To engage state lawmakers and express the concerns of the profession in the legislature, LCPA set up the PAC. This makes the role of the PAC crucial to LCPA members.

Through the PAC, LCPA members maintain their relationship with CPA-friendly legislators. The enduring relationship enables CPAs to be well-versed with state tax laws and audit regulations. The PAC operates solely on the LCPA members’ donations.