Audit practices are racing to adopt AI, as an industry eager to innovate; however, firms face concerns around structural, operational and workforce challenges when it comes to this technology. To better understand how firms are using technology and AI in audit, data was collected from audit leaders at U.S. professional services firms ahead of the HLB North America Adv [...]

As digital advertising becomes one of the most popular means of communication for brands and companies, the impact is trickling down to the world of tax, with states searching for new revenue streams to align with the changing economy. Enter: digital advertising taxes, a controversial new element of state tax policy. With Maryland leading the way, Washington recently [...]

Licensing touches nearly every product category in the retail industry; from Disney characters to celebrity-branded home goods and accessories, licensing has expanded across product categories and regions, making proper licensee reporting critical. While intellectual property owners earn royalties in return for granting rights to third parties to produce and sell merc [...]

The film and television industry may still be in a period of consolidation and shifting models of distribution, but industry experts are anticipating opportunities in the near future for co-finance partners, investors and production companies. In GHJ’s latest episode of the Media Clips podcast, Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff invites back&nbs [...]

As nonprofits are continuously being asked to do more with less, can AI be practically utilized to support organizations? GHJ’s Nonprofit Audit Partner Yulia Murzaeva spoke with Evan Siegel, the vice president of business development at eGain, an AI knowledge platform for customer experience automation, to learn more about AI – but without all the [...]

Business owners with a Los Angeles County location, those that conduct business in Los Angeles but are outside the city and employers with remote staff in Los Angeles are required to obtain and renew their Business Tax Registration Certificate (BTRC).The City of Los Angeles imposes an annual business tax and requires companies defined as Engaged in Business in the cit [...]

The Supreme Court just reshaped the United States’ trade policy — here is what the landmark 6-3 ruling on IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) tariffs means for your supply chain, potential refunds and the broader economy.In a massive shift for international trade, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the sweeping global tariffs imposed by the Trump [...]

In recognition of Black History Month, GHJ’s BIPOC Cohort invited an esteemed panel to share their professional career experiences; they discussed how they each show up as their authentic selves in the workplace and the important lessons they have learned in the time spent in their careers. The panel included:Nykema Jackson, the Global Head of SEC, ESG Reporting [...]

Outsourced accountants and fractional CFOs serve two very important roles in middle-market businesses; knowing the differences between them can help entrepreneurs identify who will work best for their company and at what stage. In this episode of Blueprint CFO’s Future Focused Entrepreneurs podcast, host Jim Downes invites GHJ Client Accounting and Advisory [...]

Motion picture and television projects often generate revenue for many years after their initial release — what does this mean for those involved? In the entertainment industry, success is often framed through public indicators such as box office performance, streaming rankings, awards or cultural influence. Yet, beyond these visible measures, film and television proj [...]