This recognition highlights GHJ’s national leadership and the Firm’s commitment to meeting clients where they are.
LOS ANGELES, CA – GHJ, a national advisory, tax and accounting firm, is pleased to announce that its Client Accounting and Advisory Services Practice Leader Arna Erazo has been named to Forbes’ Top 200 CPAs in America list for 2025. This prestigious list celebrates accounting and advisory professionals that are shaping the future of the profession and delivering exceptional value to clients and communities across the country.
The Forbes ranking honors CPAs for their integrity, technical excellence, leadership and client impact. The list includes leaders from top firms nationwide and highlights those advancing the profession through innovation and purpose-driven service.
“It is an incredible honor to be recognized among so many respected peers,” Arna said. “This recognition reflects GHJ’s commitment to serving clients with trust, flexibility and holistic solutions, no matter where they or our teams are located. As a dispersed employee myself, I have experienced firsthand how GHJ empowers its people to thrive and deliver excellence from anywhere.”
With over 250 professionals and offices in Los Angeles, San Jose, Buffalo and Denver as well as team members across the globe, GHJ’s strategic independence enables the Firm to scale purposefully without sacrificing quality. The Firm continues to expand in key industries and markets, providing advisory, tax and accounting solutions to clients wherever they do business.
“GHJ is committed to building a firm where people — both team members and clients — thrive,” said Anant Patel, partner and Advisory Services Practice leader. “Arna’s recognition speaks to the strength of her leadership and our long-term investment in employees and clients alike.”
ABOUT ARNA ERAZO
Arna, CPA, is GHJ’s Client Accounting and Advisory Services Practice Leader. She has more than 15 years of experience working closely with leaders on their financial reporting and budget planning as well as in delivering strategic guidance to address their business challenges. Arna regularly speaks at conferences and provides subject-matter expertise to the larger accounting community.
To view the full list, visit: Forbes’ Top 200 CPAs in America.
Learn more about GHJ’s comprehensive Advisory Services 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 what make GHJ a place where employees can #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’s employees are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC) and the California Society of CPAs. As a firm 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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