Gursey Schneider LLP

We are pleased to share that Litigation Partner Natalie Murvin and Tax Partner Ashley Burgin have been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 “Women of Influence: Accounting” list!

Each year, this list spotlights the women leading the accounting profession and shaping fiscal strategy across the Los Angeles region. We commend their continued excellence in providing outstanding client service and sophisticated technical expertise to high-net-worth individuals and families and high-value estates across the area.

To view Natalie and Ashley’s profile in the full feature, visit here:
https://labusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WOI-Accounting_opt-1.pdf

We are bowl-ed over with thanks! Gursey Schneider recently celebrated this year’s outstanding class of tax interns with a special happy hour event of food, bowling and great company 🎳

Thank you for the dedication, hard work, and impact each of you had throughout the season. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead!

💡Did you know that Gursey Schneider is one of four firms initially selected by the State Bar of California to develop the Client Trust Account Protection Program (CTAPP) and perform audits? In a new article for the Daily Journal, Gary Krausz breaks down what lawyers need to know about CTAPP and how to proactively prepare for randomly selected mandatory reviews rolling out each year. Read full article here (subscription required): https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/392403-what-lawyers-need-to-know-before-a-ctapp-compliance-review-arrives

Yishai Kabaker spoke with the San Francisco Chronicle about taxpayers' experiences navigating the first filing season under the OBBBA, noting that while many did not experience dramatic changes, a few key updates may have benefited California taxpayers. Read the full article here (subscription required): https://www.sfchronicle.com/personal-finance/article/tax-return-deduction-california-22267437.php

Gursey Schneider is excited to welcome Alanna Dible, CPA, CA, as a Partner in the Audit Department! She brings more than 15 years of experience advising founder-led and celebrity-backed businesses, multinational enterprises, and high-growth consumer brands across the U.S. and internationally. Her expertise spans complex financial reporting, risk management, internal controls, and strategic transactions across the beauty, luxury consumer products, manufacturing, hospitality, food and beverage, and technology sectors. Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, Alanna is both a Chartered Accountant with ICAS and a CPA in California.

🌟Welcome to the team, Alanna!

Congratulations to Tax Partners Brian Gray and Yishai Kabaker on being named 2026 “Top 100 Accountants” by the Los Angeles Business Journal! We applaud their unwavering commitment to helping clients achieve their goals through tailored income and estate tax planning designed to preserve wealth and support long-term success, and hope all the honorees had a fantastic time celebrating at the Top 100 Accountants reception.

To view their full profiles in the feature, visit here:https://labusinessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Top-Accts_opt.pdf

Gursey Schneider extends our gratitude to our veterans, active military members, and their families for their courage and dedication.

Gary Krausz, Mario Massoud, and Jenna Nguyen will present “CTAPP Compliance Reviews: What to Expect, Common Findings, and How You Need to Prepare,” to the Beverly Hills Bar Association via Zoom on Thursday, May 28, at 4:00 PM Pacific. As one of the few approved audit firms authorized to provide attestation services for the State Bar’s rollout of the Client Trust Account Protection Program (CTAPP) audit requirements, Gursey Schneider’s audit team will help attorneys and legal professionals best prepare to navigate the new compliance obligations.

To register for the webinar, visit: https://www.tfaforms.com/forms/view/5180878/?tfa_dbWorkflowId=7176&tfa_dbWorkflowStep=0&tfa_dbWorkflowControl=e46bd72b10e95f95d91d6253cce51725&id=701Ro000015AMAL&eid=

Tax Partner Ben Hoy spoke with Law360 about the itemized deduction for wagering losses, which could eat into profits for professional gamblers and those looking to make bets on major events like the Kentucky Derby and NBA finals. Read the article here (subscription required): https://www.law360.com/tax-authority/articles/2465424/little-known-gambling-tax-could-upend-boom-in-us-betting