Technology has become an integral component of the accounting industry. What was once exclusive knowledge is now overwhelmingly convenient for everyone to access. Today’s technological advances have completely reshaped the landscape and changed the dialog we have with our clients. For much of accounting’s history, our job was to look backward and be our clients’ tr [...]

As a female leader at GHJ, I feel so lucky we have amazing and strong women leaders. But of course, luck has nothing to do with it! GHJ is focused on women’s empowerment. As a result, we are enjoying the many benefits that come with so many strong female leaders. These leaders serve as role models, mentors and champions. It is easy to take them for granted. Many make [...]

Research shows that being positive positions you for success. A defining study of positivity was done by social psychologist Barbara Fredrickson at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill that applies science to positivity. The study found that the biggest benefit of positivity is an enhanced openness and ability to build skills and develop resources for use l [...]

Reflecting on our annual firm-wide Community Day last week, I am reminded of a saying we have here at GHJ: “Serving the nonprofit community is not just what we do; it is who we are.” Community service is a central part of the Firm’s identity, and we promote this company culture throughout our organization by contributing to various local charities (and not just once [...]

Now that alternative platforms to YouTube are taking hold, the Multi-Channel Network (MCN) arena is changing swiftly. Influencers are now reaching millions through their videos and content on various video platforms. With increasing notoriety, many have their own product lines, bestselling books and movie and television cameos. Due to their large fan bases, many of th [...]

In January 1996, Bill Gates coined the term “Content is King.” His essay on this topic started by saying, “Content is where I expect much of the real money will be made on the Internet” and went on to say, “One of the exciting things about the Internet is that anyone with a PC and a modem can publish whatever content they can create.” Let’s flash forward almost two de [...]

Over the past 10 years it has been well publicized that state tax incentives have been increasingly beneficial and lucrative for entertainment companies, often in the form of state film credits. We recently wrote about California’s credit changes in their attempt to remain competitive in attracting and retaining media-production activity. But what has sometimes been o [...]

A term you may have heard recently in the food and beverage industry is “sustainable sourcing.” According to the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD), stainable sourcing “ensures that, to the best of the food supply chain’s ability, products or goods purchased have no, or limited, negative impact on the communities and ecosystems they are sourced from.” As awarene [...]

For those impacted by the Los Angeles County wildfires, financial recovery resources are within reach. GHJ Tax Experts Andrew Pitt and Danielle Grimshaw recently partnered with CalCPA to deliver a Disaster Recovery Video Series that offers step-by-step guidance to help individuals and businesses affected by the 2025 disaster. DISASTER RECOVERYHosted on [...]

Ara Anoshiravani joins GHJ to optimize operations, deepen talent development and further enhance the Firm’s client service model.LOS ANGELES, CA – GHJ, a national advisory, tax and accounting firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ara Anoshiravani as Chief Operating Officer (COO). With over 25 years of experience in professional services, Ara brings a st [...]