The entertainment and media industries are undergoing a period of transformation marked by tighter budgets, evolving audience habits and growing pressure to operate more efficiently. At GHJ’s recent Entertainment and Media Industry Outlook event, industry leaders examined the latest in macroeconomics in entertainment and media, the impact of new tax legislation a [...]

For foundations and philanthropists, financial support of nonprofit organizations needs to be strategic, and understanding the dynamics of today’s fundraising environment is essential to making effective, impactful giving decisions. The nonprofit fundraising landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for organizations in soliciting gifts. Economic shifts in [...]

A Roth IRA is a powerful tool for growing and preserving wealth, as it not only grows tax free but also allows distributions to be taken tax free. From Roth conversions to backdoor Roth accounts, taxpayers can take advantage of Roth IRAs to sustain wealth — they just need to know which one is right for them. BACKGROUND: ROTH IRASWith Roth IRAs, there is no R [...]

In recognition of International Disability Day, GHJ Chief Strategy Officer and Autism Society of Los Angeles Board Member Mari-Anne Kehler sat down with two leaders that are shaping Los Angeles' approach to supporting individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and mental health conditions.Kim Sinclair, executive director of the Autism Societ [...]

Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD) film and streaming assets — valued at more than $72 billion — is poised to be the largest transaction in Hollywood history. If regulatory agencies ultimately approve the deal, the combined entity would create an unprecedented concentration of content, distribution and global reach and formally m [...]

As 2025 comes to a close, the private equity marketplace continues to experience meaningful shifts that influence how buyers deploy capital and how sellers prepare for an eventual exit. Looking ahead, the foundation is being laid for renewed acquisition activity. Interest rates are retreating and dry powder remains elevated, thus activity is projected to increase. How [...]

 As entertainment leaders prepare for 2026, here is what to know about film and television industry trends, regulatory changes, technology, deal activity and more.This episode of the Media Clips podcast is hosted by GHJ’s Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff, who is joined by a panel of experts across GHJ’s practices. In the ep [...]

Heading into 2026, business leaders should evaluate the changes that will impact their tax strategy and what practical planning tools they need across federal, state and international tax. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reshaped a number of core business tax rules beginning in 2025 and 2026, from fixed-asset recovery, research and experimentation (R&E) exp [...]

As the season for year-end tax planning is upon us, the focus is on long-term optimization, getting entity structure right and facing a more complicated state and local tax landscape. For individuals bracing for 2026, much of their concerns at the start of 2025 are beginning to fade. With the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), many of [...]

Year-end close is the point at which leadership pressure is highest: beyond meeting filing deadlines and regulatory requirements, financial data must be accurate, defensible and ready to support decisions that shape the year ahead.A disciplined year-end accounting process does more than close the books. It strengthens internal controls, improves visibility into perfor [...]