This recognition reinforces GHJ’s national leadership in entertainment services and its commitment to growth backed by independence.
LOS ANGELES, CA – GHJ, a national advisory, tax and accounting firm, is proud to announce that three of its leaders — Ilan Haimoff, Anita Wu and Peter Klass — have been named to the Los Angeles Times Studios’ 2025 Entertainment Business Visionaries list. Published in The Envelope, this prestigious list recognizes trailblazers who are shaping the future of the entertainment industry through innovation, leadership and client impact.
GHJ’s honorees represent the Firm’s leading Entertainment Practice and are trusted advisors to major studios, production companies, talent and rights holders.
“This recognition validates GHJ’s continued leadership in the entertainment space,” said GHJ Managing Partner Tom Barry. “We are proud of our status as a national, independent firm, and our ability to attract and elevate top talent like Ilan, Anita and Peter allows us to provide clients with unmatched depth and insight.”
This honor follows GHJ’s recent expansion of its entertainment capabilities through the addition of the team from Hacker, Douglas & Company, LLP, a respected leader in profit participation audits. With Hacker’s decades-long legacy now integrated into GHJ’s Entertainment Practice, the Firm continues to provide high-touch service across participation audits, settlements and other consultation areas, expert witness work and valuation services.
2025 GHJ ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS VISIONARIES HONOREES
Ilan Haimoff
Ilan is the leader of GHJ’s Entertainment Practice. With more than two decades of profit participation audit experience, he has been instrumental in growing GHJ’s work in profit participation audits and other Firm services for the entertainment industry. Ilan is also the host of GHJ’s Media Clips Podcast, where he regularly speaks with industry leaders on market trends and challenges.
Anita Wu
Anita is an experienced accountant in the entertainment industry with a specialty in profit participation audits. Anita has also performed audits of merchandise licensing royalties and music royalties. Outside of her client-facing role, Anita is committed to inclusion in the workplace, which led her to co-found GHJ’s Women’s Empowerment Cohort, and she currently serves on the Firm’s DEIA Steering Committee.
Peter Klass
Peter leads GHJ’s Profit Participation Services Practice. With a sharp focus on optimizing client outcomes, Peter has expanded GHJ’s participation work and team. His leadership continues to set the standard in this specialized field.
With one of the largest and most experienced participation audit practices in the U.S., GHJ supports clients across all major entertainment markets. The Firm remains focused on strategic growth, operational excellence and staying true to its values as an independent, people-first advisory firm.
Learn more about GHJ’s Entertainment Practice here.
About GHJ
GHJ is a national advisory and accounting firm with a mission to help its clients and team members #BeMore by pursuing their passions, building thriving businesses and creating a better future. Headquartered in Los Angeles with additional offices in San Jose, Buffalo and Denver and over 250 professionals and 23 partners throughout the U.S., GHJ serves thousands of clients worldwide. The Firm meets clients where they are and specializes in a diverse range of industries, including entertainment, food and beverage and media and advertising companies and nonprofit organizations.
Ranked as a Top-100 Firm, 7th Fastest-Growing Firm, Top Regional Leader in the West and Best Firm to Work For by Accounting Today, GHJ is recognized for its innovative approach and dedication to client success. This is driven by the belief that its collective diversity of thoughts, backgrounds and experiences are exactly what makes GHJ a place where employees can each #BeMore – together. Employees are invited to pursue their passions, deliver exceptional service and support the causes they care about. The Firm embraces hybrid work and prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA). Additionally, GHJ Foundation supports the community through financial contributions and volunteerism.
GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit). As a member of HLB International, the global network of independent advisory and accounting firms, GHJ provides clients with seamless access to expertise in over 150 countries to deliver solutions that meet both local and global needs.
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