GHJ Joins Forces With Fellow L.A. Firm GGF

Two Los Angeles-based accounting firms have combined as of Oct. 31: top 100 firm GHJ and GGF.

“By combining forces, GHJ is enhancing its ability to deliver greater value to clients through expanded expertise, innovative solutions, and a broader range of services designed to support their success,” GHJ said in a media release.

GGF’s employees have joined GHJ’s team, with GGF founder Scott Gilderman becoming a senior consultant in GHJ’s audit and assurance practice, alongside incoming tax partner Jack Garabedian and Sharon Flummerfelt, client accounting and advisory services managing director, to ensure continuity and expanded expertise for GGF’s clients.

Tom Berry

“We are proud to integrate GGF into the GHJ family to strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional value to our clients. Their strong client relationships and tailored approach make them a perfect strategic fit for our firm,” GHJ Managing Partner Tom Barry said in a statement. “This partnership will allow us to expand our capabilities and better serve businesses in Los Angeles and beyond by continuing our mission to help clients thrive.”

Founded in 1993, GGF offers audit, tax, and advisory services for entrepreneurial businesses and individuals. The firm’s team works closely with clients to provide customized programs for financial, accounting, and tax support and brings expertise in key industries that closely align with GHJ’s own areas of focus, including entertainment, manufacturing and distribution, nonprofit, private equity, and real estate.

“I founded GGF as a forward-thinking, nimble firm dedicated to helping clients realize their financial goals, and joining GHJ felt like a natural fit,” Gilderman said. “GHJ shares our commitment to personalized service and provides the additional expertise and resources that will help our clients grow and succeed in an increasingly complex financial environment.”

Garabedian added, “I am excited to continue working with GGF’s clients and offer them access to an even broader range of tax services. By becoming part of GHJ, our clients will benefit from additional expertise in areas such as international tax, state and local tax, and tax expertise for transactions while harnessing specialized expertise for businesses, nonprofits, and high-net-worth individuals. This partnership allows us to provide even more comprehensive, strategic solutions to support our clients’ growth and success.”

GHJ has 21 partners and more than 200 staff members in nearly 30 states.