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Entertainment Accounting Conference Speaker Focused on Sexual Harassment

A conversation between attorney Nina Shaw, a co-founder of the Time’s Up movement against sexual harassment, and Peter Caranicas, Variety Magazine managing editor for features, was the highlight of the 48th annual Entertainment Industry Conference.

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A conversation between attorney Nina Shaw, a co-founder of the Time’s Up movement against sexual harassment, and Peter Caranicas, Variety Magazine managing editor for features, was the highlight of the 48th annual Entertainment Industry Conference.

The conference was held at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. in Los Angeles.

George Savitsky, CPA, founder of Savitsky, Satin, Bacon & Bucci, was presented with the 2018 Accountant of the Year Award during the conference. Savitsky was recognized for his impact on entertainment business management and for his work with charitable organizations, including the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

Produced by the CalCPA Education Foundation, the annual conference attracts an audience of CPAs, attorneys and advisers who serve the entertainment industry. This year’s conference featured sessions on alternative investments such as cryptocurrency, liability claims resulting from natural disasters and allegations of sexual misconduct, clients doing business in Canada and vice versa, and providing physical and cyber security for clients and their firms.