Working with an outside recruiter, or search firm, can significantly streamline the hiring process and bring in specialized talent that may otherwise be difficult to access. This advantage becomes even more pronounced in the entertainment industry, where the unique challenges and fast-paced nature require deep industry knowledge and a robust network. However, there ar [...]

Significant updates to the Uniform Guidance have taken effect for all federal awards issued on or after October 1, 2024. These changes aim to simplify compliance and improve transparency for applicants, recipients and subrecipients.  Here is a concise look at five major updates that are likely to influence many nonprofit organizations: 1. REDUCTION OF C [...]

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, GHJ’s New York Market Hub Leader shares how business leaders can integrate accessibility into their operations to support employees and clients and build a stronger foundation.Nearly 30 percent of all adults in the U.S. live with some type of disability, whether it is physical, cognitive or both. Busines [...]

How can nonprofit organizations manage their risk? In this episode of Nonprofit Bytes, GHJ Nonprofit Expert Amy Eybsen and Apex Risk and Insurance Commercial Broker Lucy Busby discuss cybersecurity insurance.Amy and Lucy discuss how much coverage an organization truly needs, compare first-party and third-party coverage and review the steps that mus [...]

Nonprofit organizations often face unique challenges when recruiting finance and accounting talent — as if finding the right talent was not already hard enough. Unlike for-profit entities, nonprofit leaders must balance their mission-driven goals with financial resources and sustainability when recruiting. According to the National Council of Nonprofits’ 2023 Non [...]

How can entertainment industry professionals set themselves up for success in the coming year? On this episode of the Media Clips Podcast, Host and GHJ Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff is joined by a panel of experts across GHJ’s service lines: GHJ State and Local Tax Practice Leader Frances Ellington Gutierrez shares what businesses [...]

Discover the key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the 2024 merger and acquisition landscape and how they impact dealmaking strategies for the year ahead. While the U.S. has shown increased deal activity over the prior year, the rebound from 2023 has not been as robust as many initially anticipated. Thus far, 2024 has been characterized by a mixture o [...]

Mergers and acquisitions have historically been complex undertakings that involve significant financial, legal and operational considerations, but in today’s digital age, cybersecurity is one of the most critical and most often overlooked aspects during the rush to complete a transaction.In a study conducted by Aon, only 17 percent of companies are estimated to h [...]

Juggling the demands of a career with the responsibilities of raising children is no small feat, and it is a challenge that millions of parents navigate every day — in recognition of National Working Parents Day, it is important to highlight the support systems that make this balancing act possible. In today's fast-paced and increasingly demanding work environment, cr [...]

Unlike compliance services like tax preparation or financial statement audits, which are more commodity-based, profit participation audits are forensic consulting engagements and are especially crucial in the entertainment industry. These audits require extensive, specialized experience in the intricacies of entertainment contracts, royalties and revenue-sharing arran [...]