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Where collaboration is the foundation for success GHJ has 21 partners and more than 200 staff members, who serve thousands of clients.

GHJ is a national advisory and accounting firm with employees in more than 25 states and clients around the world. Our team of experts meet clients where they are and provide personalized service for nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Ranked as a Top-100 Firm, 7th Fastest-Growing Firm and Top Regional Leader in the West by Accounting Today, GHJ

is passionate about helping clients and its people by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future. Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms around the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to partner with its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 157 countries across the globe. The Firm is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).

08/29/2026

Trust matters, especially when the stakes are high.

Thank you to Richard Berman, CEO of The Wild Thyme Company, for trusting GHJ's Advisory Services and Transaction Advisory Services teams throughout the transaction process. Helping clients navigate complex deals with confidence is what drives us every day.

08/28/2026

Think exercising your Incentive Stock Options is the biggest tax decision? It may only be the beginning.

Alternative Minimum Tax, holding periods and liquidity planning can significantly impact the value of your equity compensation strategy.

GHJ High Net Worth Expert Armine Muradyan and GHJ High Net Worth Expert Andrew Waibel share key planning considerations to help executives and employees make more informed decisions before exercising ISOs.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hB2xiJ

08/26/2026

GHJ Business Development Expert Melissa Henderson joins Kathryn Eriksen, founder and host of the Empowered Way Podcast, for a conversation about the experiences that shaped her career, the lessons she's learned along the way and what leadership has taught her.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: EmpoweredWay.Substack.com

08/24/2026

Think your Section 163(j) election is permanent? It may be worth another look.

New IRS guidance gives certain real estate businesses a limited opportunity to withdraw previously made Section 163(j)(7) elections, potentially changing the balance between interest expense deductions and depreciation benefits.

GHJ Real Estate Tax Experts Jarol Guillen, Rachel Kolar and Armon Mobasher explain what Revenue Procedure 2026-17 means for real estate owners, developers, operators and partnerships, and why now is the time to revisit prior tax decisions.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gDLZp6

08/21/2026

What will actually shape the future of entertainment and media?

From streaming and indie film to AI, industry contraction and job loss, the forces changing entertainment are moving quickly. The latest episode of GHJ’s Media Clips podcast brings together industry and academic experts to examine what has happened so far in 2026 and what could matter most in the months ahead.

GHJ Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff is joined by Loyola Marymount University Associate Professor of Finance David Offenberg, USC School of Cinematic Arts Professor Emeritus Jason Squire and USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Center for the Digital Future Director Dr. Jeffrey Cole.

Together, they explore where the industry is seeing new opportunities, the challenges that cannot be ignored and what the continued evolution of AI, streaming and independent film could mean for entertainment and media.

Listen to the latest episode of Media Clips to hear their perspectives: https://bit.ly/4qyQ7dG

08/20/2026

Another strategic transaction successfully closed.

Congratulations to Sherwood Partners on its acquisition by EisnerAmper. GHJ's Transaction Advisory Services team was proud to serve as buy-side advisor, helping identify the right partner to continue Sherwood Partners' legacy and specialized expertise in restructuring, Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors, managed liquidations and distressed asset management.

As demand grows for specialized advisory services, finding the right strategic fit has never been more important. Congratulations to both organizations on this exciting next chapter.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4x5DNE7

08/19/2026

Three GHJ leaders. Three well deserved recognitions.

Congratulations to GHJ Northern California Market Leader Yulia Murzaeva, CPA, GHJ Corporate Tax Practice Leader Nisha Golcha and GHJ Audit and Assurance Practice Expert Mitch Cota on being recognized at the inaugural Northern California Accounting Awards by the San Francisco Business Times and CalCPA.

Yulia and Nisha were named Top 50 Accountants in Northern California, while Mitch was recognized as a Next Generation finalist. Their leadership, technical expertise and commitment to serving clients continue to strengthen organizations across the Bay Area and beyond.

Please join us in congratulating Yulia, Nisha and Mitch on this outstanding achievement.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4qkPxjD

08/18/2026

What does it take to become one of Hollywood's most trusted advisors?

Congratulations to GHJ Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff, GHJ Profit Participation Services Practice Leader Peter Klass and GHJ Profit Participation Services Expert Alan Perry on being named 2026 Entertainment Business Visionaries by the Los Angeles Times.

"Production companies, studios and talent put their trust in our leaders to deliver sound advice and guidance through financial complexities, economic challenges and growth opportunities," said GHJ Managing Partner Tom Barry. "Ilan, Alan and Peter showcase what it means to help clients shape the direction of their businesses and stay competitive amid global, industry changes."

Please join us in congratulating Ilan, Peter and Alan on this outstanding recognition.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4xS5nEV

08/14/2026

What role does culture play in delivering stronger client service?

In the latest episode of GHJ’s Media Clips podcast, GHJ Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff joins GHJ Profit Participation Services Practice Experts Alan Perry, CPA/CFF, Heather Clayton, CFE and Cristina Gahan to discuss how mentorship, collaboration and continuous learning strengthen teams and client relationships.

Hear how the GHJ team is putting these principles into practice within the entertainment industry.

Listen now: 🎧 https://bit.ly/4u9Ky5B

08/12/2026

13,322 pounds of fruit packed and one impactful day of giving back!

Our Los Angeles recently joined at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, where they helped package 13,322 pounds of stone fruit for the local community.

We are proud to see our interns beyond the office and make an impact in the communities we serve.

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