How will streaming impact distribution in the entertainment industry? GHJ Principal Michael Sippel will host the panel Trading Box Office Dollars for Streaming Subscribers: Affiliated Dealings in Hollywood about the new trend and potential impact of studios licensing content directly to affiliates as part of the American Bar Association’s 43rd Annual Conference Foru [...]

It is not enough for companies to recruit diverse talent. In order to retain these employees, they must also create a culture that is inclusive of different backgrounds and experiences. CFS (an affiliate of GHJ) Managing Director Derrick Coleman discusses five ways companies can build a more inclusive workplace and improve retention amongst diverse employees in Trai [...]

At first glance, remote work might seem as just a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with advancements in technology and employees seeking more flexibility, some firms had begun to trial run hybrid working models. GHJ Managing Partner Tom Barry weighs in on the evolution of hybrid work and technology’s impact on the industry with Accounting Today. “Techn [...]

Want to gain a deeper understanding of entertainment accounting practices? GHJ leaders Ilan Haimoff, Dan Li, Dan Landes, Frances Ellington and Michael Sippel will lead a seminar, Motion Picture and Television Industry: Accounting, Tax and Fraud Overview, with CalCPA on Friday, Oct. 22, at 8 a.m. PDT. The course is eligible for four CPE credits and will cover: Topic [...]

LOS ANGELES, CA (Oct. 18, 2021) – GHJ, a leading accounting and advisory firm, is excited to announce that Partner Donella Wilson, Managing Director Anita Wu and Principal Frances Ellington were recognized as the “Most Influential Women in Accounting” by the Los Angeles Business Journal. This marks the fifth time being honored for Wilson and the fourth for Wu. “It i [...]

Partner and Advisory Services and Transaction Advisory Services Practice Leader Anant Patel joins industry experts to discuss the latest private equity and M&A strategies in Los Angeles Times’ Roundtable. Anant weighs in on the impact of COVID-19, M&A activity for 2022 and what industries are piquing investors’ interests. Read article

Although diverse boards better serve their stakeholders and communities, recruiting and retaining these members continue to be challenging. A hybrid environment provides a unique opportunity to increase board diversity. GHJ Partner and Nonprofit Practice Leader Donella Wilson and Creative Financial Services (an affiliate of GHJ) Managing Director Derrick Coleman dis [...]

LOS ANGELES, CA (Oct. 27, 2021) – GHJ, a leading accounting and advisory firm, is proud to announce two outstanding finalists for the Los Angeles Times 2021 “Inspirational Women in Business Awards.” Mari-Anne Kehler, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at GHJ, is a finalist for Corporate Executive category Donella Wilson, who was nominated for her role as President a [...]

Discussing political and social issues at work are part of the new normal. A company’s success depends upon leaders who build trust, create opportunities for open dialogue and lead by example. Published in HR News, GHJ Managing Partner Tom Barry discusses how to neutralize politics, build trust and create open dialogue in the workplace. Read full article here.

How can organizations create a more accessible workplace for people with disabilities? A featured event of the Los Angeles Times’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Leadership Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. PDT, GHJ Partner and Chief Strategy Officer Mari-Anne Kehler, CDP, moderated a panel discussion about how organizations can remove barriers to cre [...]