GHJ’s Advisory Services Practice Leader Anant Patel was part of a panel discussion aimed to prepare business leaders for economic and industry shifts expected in the year ahead for Los Angeles County. On Jan. 29, the Los Angeles Business Journal hosted its 2026 Market Outlook and Trends webinar and covered:

• Shifting market conditions in Los Angeles
• New regulations and labor changes impacting business owners
• Emerging technologies, AI in business and related economic risk indicators
• Tax considerations for Los Angeles business leaders 

The webinar offered guidance and insight for leaders planning for 2026. The recording is now available and can be found here: 2026 Market Outlook and Trends.

ABOUT ANANT PATEL

Anant, CPA, CM&AA, has over 30 years of accounting and advisory services experience, with much of his career spent in a leadership capacity. Under his purview are the practices that make up GHJ’s advisory services offerings, including client accounting and advisory services, data and analytics, forensic services, profit participation services and transaction advisory services. 

In his client-facing role, Anant delivers financial due diligence services for mergers and acquisitions, assisting on buy- and sell-side deals. He also advises privately held companies in all aspects of exit planning, preparedness and execution.