Voyage LA featured Jim Downes, Founder and CEO of Blueprint CFO, in a profile exploring his career path and the evolution of Blueprint CFO. The interview traced Downes’ early realization that traditional accounting often looks backward, and his belief that financial data should instead serve as a roadmap for future growth.The feature highlighted how this perspective l [...]

In an in-depth educational article published by Entrepreneurship in a Box, the fractional CFO model was examined as a strategic solution for startups and growing businesses seeking experienced financial leadership without the cost of a full-time executive. The piece referenced Blueprint CFO in outlining how part-time CFO support can help companies maintain financial d [...]

In a long-form interview with Authority Magazine, Jim Downes shared insights drawn from more than two decades of advising business owners and leadership teams. The conversation explored how companies can move beyond short-term stability and build toward long-term excellence by treating finance and accounting as strategic assets rather than historical scorecards.Downes [...]

In an article published by Business Partner Magazine, the role of a CFO in small and growing businesses was examined, challenging the idea that CFO leadership is only relevant for large enterprises. The piece highlighted how strategic financial oversight can support both day-to-day decision-making and long-term growth planning.The article referenced Blueprint CFO in d [...]

Gina McLeod and David Sutton join the Firm’s Executive Committee, supported by GHJ’s succession-focused leadership model.LOS ANGELES, CA – GHJ, a national advisory, tax and accounting firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Executive Committee: GHJ’s Tax Practice Leader Gina McLeod and the Transaction Advisory Services and Private E [...]

Six months after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed, international businesses are seeing the ripple effects — including benefits and challenges. On Jan. 26, GHJ International Tax Partner Polina Chapiro and Baker McKenzie LLP Partner Ethan Kroll will present on recent international tax changes at the USC Gould School of Law 2026 [...]

The smallest opportunities can often lead to the largest impact on individuals’ careers. For GHJ Audit Principal Melanie Horowitz, the early introductions she had to learning and development, leadership and mentorship shaped the accounting career she has today.Melanie shared the story of her early introduction to the accounting industry in an interview with  [...]

Changes are on the horizon in the motion picture and television industry when it comes to financial litigation. On Feb. 9 at 12:30 p.m. PST, GHJ’s Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff will moderate a panel with the Beverly Hills Bar Association to discuss emerging trends in financial litigation.The panel consists of:Chad Fitzgerald from Kinsella Holley [...]

GHJ’s Advisory Services Practice Leader Anant Patel was part of a panel discussion aimed to prepare business leaders for economic and industry shifts expected in the year ahead for Los Angeles County. On Jan. 29, the Los Angeles Business Journal hosted its 2026 Market Outlook and Trends webinar and covered:Shifting market conditions in Los AngelesNew regulat [...]

Blueprint CFO's Jim Downes co-authored Mission Matters: World’s Leading Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Top Tips to Success (Business Leaders Volume 6, Edition 4) to share insights on entrepreneurship and building sustainable, successful organizations. In his contribution, Jim discusses strategic approaches to finance that look beyond historical reporting and focus on how [...]