Every so often, a policy shift in retirement plan compliance, fiduciary oversight or financial reporting emerges that has the potential to reshape retirement planning — the latest comes in the form of an executive order. President Trump's recent executive order, Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors, directs the Department of Labor to ex [...]

At the start of 2025, volatility and economic uncertainty left much of the media and advertising industry in a holding pattern; now, as the year progresses, activity is beginning to pick up again. Changes in ad dollars, the continued rise of AI in boardrooms and heightened M&A deals all contribute to what could be real financial opportunities in the industry. Fina [...]

How can museums and other nonprofits better support their financial operations through automation? Streamlining processes, improving accuracy and driving efficiency are all explored in this episode of GHJ’s Nonprofit Bytes podcast.GHJ Nonprofit Audit Expert Mitchell Cota talks with Stephen De La Rosa, the assistant vice president, FP&A [...]

In any merger, acquisition, divestiture or strategic partnership, the strength of project accounting can quietly determine whether a deal achieves its intended results or not. The spotlight, when it comes to due diligence, often falls on valuation, negotiation and integration. Yet, accurate project-level financial tracking has the power to protect value and build stak [...]

The current business landscape looks very different than it did at the start of the year — and leaders are finding that the key to staying competitive is the ability to adapt. At the start of 2025, more than 200 North American leaders shared their outlooks on business resiliency in HLB’s Survey of Business Leaders. The data painted a picture of cautious opti [...]

From film and television to music and theater businesses, the entertainment industry can now take advantage of expanded deductions designed to speed up cost recovery and strengthen cash flow under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The OBBBA, H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21, broadens the bonus depreciation framework and expands §181 to cover qualified sound recording product [...]

Middle-market companies often find themselves ready to manage complex operations, like multiple product lines, multi-channel sales and tight supply chains, yet are still relying on manual spreadsheets and static reports to make critical decisions. Unlike Fortune 500 peers with dedicated data teams, middle-market businesses often have lean finance and operations staff [...]

Companies that intentionally create space for self-care and well-being consistently outperform their competitors in both innovation and employee engagement. As Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day remind the world each October, mental health is inseparable from workplace success. Leaders who invest in employee well-being are not only protecting th [...]

Preparing for an employee benefit plan audit can feel daunting, but it can be done without disrupting day-to-day business responsibilities. With the right preparation and awareness of common challenges, plan administrators can reduce stress, ensure compliance and keep everything on track. Annual audits for plans with 100 or more participants with account balances [...]

For software executives and investors, the difference between a successful acquisition and a costly misstep often comes down to one thing: understanding the numbers that tell the company’s story. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) reveal how efficiently a target operates, how scalable its model is and whether its growth is sustainable after the deal closes. Knowing whi [...]