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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.