LOS ANGELES, CA (June 19, 2024) – GHJ, a national advisory and accounting firm, is proud to announce that Profit Participation Services Managing Director Anita Wu and GHJ Nonprofit Tax Practice Leader Lizbeth Nevarez were recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal at its Women’s Leadership Awards. Anita was nominated for the Champion of Women Award and Lizbeth was a finalist for the Community Impact Advocate Award.
“Congratulations to Anita and Lizbeth for their well-deserved recognition at the Women's Leadership Awards,” said GHJ Managing Partner Tom Barry. “Their impact on their communities and on the lives of their colleagues not only exemplifies GHJ’s core values but also actively shapes a more inclusive and supportive business landscape. GHJ is lucky to have leaders like Anita and Lizbeth who inspire our team to explore their passions and make meaningful contributions beyond their professional roles.”
GHJ strongly believes people do their best work when they are empowered to #BeMore for themselves, their families and the firm. When individuals are able to live their best personal lives, they bring their best selves to their professional endeavors.
Both of their leadership in driving DEIA initiatives at GHJ in the community exemplify how personal passions can profoundly impact professional excellence and community well-being.
ANITA WU
Anita is a member of GHJ’s Profit Participation Services Practice and has more than 25 years of auditing experience within the entertainment industry. She enjoys working with innovators and pioneers in the entertainment industry and collaborating with clients as a means towards getting the best results.
Anita has played a pivotal role in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) within GHJ, and in particular in serving as a Champion of Women. Her leadership in founding the Women's Empowerment Cohort has catalyzed significant DEIA initiatives at the firm, transforming it into a beacon of empowerment for women in the accounting industry. As a member of GHJ’s DEIA Steering Committee, Anita’s efforts have led to the creation of GHJ’s BIPOC and Parenting Cohorts to foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and promotes gender and racial equity.
LIZBETH NEVAREZ
Lizbeth leads GHJ’s Nonprofit Tax Practice and has more than 15 years of public accounting experience providing tax and consulting services. She enjoys being a resource for a wide array of nonprofits so they can meet their missions and continue to provide their program services.
Lizbeth has distinguished herself through her extensive volunteer work as a Community Impact Advocate. She currently serves on the boards of the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, which supports the socio-economic betterment of the greater Latino community of California while preserving the pride, values and heritage of Mexican-American culture, and Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County, which provides free legal assistance to nearly 160,000 individuals and families throughout Los Angeles County every year. Lizbeth is also the Secretary for GHJ Foundation and co-leads GHJ’s Women’s Empowerment Cohort. Her commitment to nonprofit leadership and volunteerism has made a substantial impact on the community and exemplifies the core values of GHJ.
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About GHJ
GHJ is a national advisory and accounting firm with employees in nearly 30 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, Top Regional Leader in the West and Best Firm to Work For by Accounting Today, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore 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. GHJ has 20 partners and more than 200 staff members, who serve thousands of clients. 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).
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