Robert J. Raffo, CPA

In addition to his role as managing partner of Hood & Strong LLP, Bob Raffo is an active member of the Firm's Not-For-Profit Industry Group, having founded the group several years ago. He works with not-for-profit organizations in various capacities, primarily as the lead and consulting partner for audit assignments. With more than thirty years of combined public accounting experience, as well as volunteering experience, Bob can assist organizations with their financial statement audits, special projects, speaking on topics of interest to the not-for-profit industry and assisting audit committees and Boards with their responsibilities.

Areas of Expertise

• Audits of not-for-profit organizations (social service, arts and education, membership, research, foundations)
• Board presentations on current topics affecting not-for-profits
• Assistance with governance matters
• Operational reviews
• Single Audit issues and other compliance matters

Professional/Civic Affiliations

• Licensed by the California State Board of Accountancy
• Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Member, Board of Directors of Services for Brain Injury (current Finance Committee member, former Treasurer and President)
• Founder,  Ursuline Academy of Dallas, Inc. Foundation Scholarship Committee
• Executive Committee Member , Bay Area Skating Foundation
• Founding Audit Committee Member, U.S. Figure Skating Association

Education

• B.S., Santa Clara University
• Executive Leadership Academy, Center for Character-Based Leadership