M&A activity has drastically slowed down in the wake of COVID-19, especially in terms of new transactions. GHJ M&A Experts Anant Patel and David Horwich discuss the major adjustments buyers and sellers will need to make with Los Angeles Business Journal. Patel and Horwich highlight ways to make better mid-term and long-term decisions to improve financials and operatio [...]

Diversity and inclusion means more than meeting a quota for race or gender. GHJ Partner Donella Wilson discusses the importance of diversity initiatives with Los Angeles Business Journal. Wilson explains why equity is the first step in creating a diverse and inclusive organization and how each element is critical to optimizing business growth, as well as the personal [...]

LOS ANGELES, CA – March 18, 2020… GHJ (GHJ) was named #6 “Firm to Watch” and #15 “Top Regional Leader in the West” on Accounting Today’s 2020 Top 100 List. This is the fifth time GHJ has been recognized for this achievement in each category. Both comprehensive lists compile leading accounting firms in each region across the country that are setting industry standards. [...]

Despite business disruptions amid COVID-19, organization leaders still have the opportunity to navigate through financial challenges and meet client needs. Originally published in Los Angeles Business Journal, GHJ Partner Anant Patel discusses the importance of prioritizing diversity initiatives to increase productivity and maximize business results. Patel explains h [...]

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 27, 2020) – GHJ (GHJ) Partner Anant Patel, Partner Satpal Nagpal and Managing Director Lizbeth Nevarez were recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as 2020 “Most Influential Minority CPAs.” The recognition comes as a third for Patel, second for Nevarez and a first for Nagpal. “I am proud of the amazing work accomplished by Anant, Satpal [...]

On June 23, 2020, join GHJ Tax Leaders Polina Chapiro and Frances Ellington at the 50th annual CalCPA Entertainment Industry Virtual Conference, chaired by Entertainment Partner Ilan Haimoff. The conference provides CPAs, business managers, attorneys, CFOs and controller with CPE credit while gaining insights and practical advice for handling entertainment business is [...]

GHJ and Nossaman LLP co-hosted their COVID-19 Updates Webinar Assessing Issues Relating to Funding Sources, Cash Flow, Contract Review and Employment/Workplace. This webinar addressed accessing emergency funding sources, strategies for cash flow forecasting, tips for reviewing contracts in light of COVID-19 and critical issues that should be addressed before bringing [...]

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 27, 2020) GHJ Managing Partner Tom Barry was named one of Los Angeles Business Journal’s 500 most influential people in business for the third year in a row. For their LA500 issue, the Los Angeles Business Journal annually profiles LA’s established leaders and rising stars who have made a big impact on business through their vision, energy and re [...]

Our world continues to spin in an uncertain direction. Division, uncertainty, misinformation and misunderstanding continue to be driving forces that are disrupting our world. There has never been a time in my life where I have been so sad for the state of affairs in our country. As I struggle to explain things to my children, I realize there is no easy answer to our p [...]

GHJ Leaders Anant Patel, David Sutton and Daniel Rowe recently hosted a webinar discussing PPP loan forgiveness and its potential changes. The webinar included in-depth discussion and guidance on: Dynamics Behind PPP ForgivenessCurrent Forgiveness Model: What You Need To Know NowNew Guidance and Potential Changes from CongressPractical Implications and Potential Tim [...]