Marijane Kantzabedian Named a Top 100 Accountant | LABJ
November 18, 2022 In the News
Marijane Kantzabedian Named a Top 100 Accountant | LABJ

Congratulations, Marijane Kantzabedian, on being honored by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the Top 100 Accountants!

Michael H. Kane and Michael Kaplan Named 2022 Top Business Managers | Billboard
November 11, 2022 In the News
Michael H. Kane and Michael Kaplan Named 2022 Top Business Managers | Billboard

We are so proud that the exceptional dedication and commitment that Michael H. Kane and Michael Kaplan provide to their clients has earned them this honor from Billboard.

Denise Balcazar Recognized as Woman of Influence: Accounting | LABJ
November 10, 2022 In the News
Denise Balcazar Recognized as Woman of Influence: Accounting | LABJ

Congratulations Denise Berganio Balcazar, CFE on being recognized — again — as one of the Los Angeles Business Journal Women of Influence: Accounting! Denise’s depth of experience, commitment to mentorship, and innovative mindset propels our firm forward every day.

Michael Kaplan & Justine Ruffalo Named Among 2022 Business Managers Elite | Variety
November 9, 2022 In the News
Michael Kaplan & Justine Ruffalo Named Among 2022 Business Managers Elite | Variety

Michael Kaplan, CPA & Justine Grant Ruffalo – your exceptional commitment to your clients is world class and we couldn’t be more proud.

The Power of Value-Driven Teams and Organizations | LABJ
July 21, 2022 In the News
The Power of Value-Driven Teams and Organizations | LABJ

by Kiran Sanghera, PHR | “Now, more than ever, successfully managing and retaining teams requires leading with intention by clearly communicating goals and expectations, and remembering to do so, first and foremost, with humility and empathy.”  

New Challenges Arise as a Mobile Workforce Becomes the New Normal | Los Angeles Times
June 29, 2022 In the News
New Challenges Arise as a Mobile Workforce Becomes the New Normal | Los Angeles Times

by Nicholas Sanchez and Qiva Dinuri | Companies have witnessed the potential benefits of remote work, such as decreased costs associated with real estate. As a result, although governmental restrictions have largely been lifted, companies must consider whether to allow a mobile workforce to continue indefinitely. Part and parcel of such a policy determination is […]

Michael Kaplan named among LA500 | LABJ
June 21, 2022 In the News
Michael Kaplan named among LA500 | LABJ

Our managing partner, Michael Kaplan, CPA, was recognized among the Los Angeles Business Journal‘s LA500, which celebrates the city’s most influential leaders and executives.

Julia Damasco Named a Leader in Law by American Lawyer
May 17, 2022 In the News
Julia Damasco Named a Leader in Law by American Lawyer

Congratulations, Julia Damasco, on being recognized among American Lawyer’s “Top Rated Lawyers: Women Leaders in Law”! Julia Damasco advises clients on investor remediation; enforcement and collective actions; and the taxation of settlements and judgments. The protected data necessary to her work has led her to uniquely understand the privacy and data security issues faced by […]

Are Your And Your Vendors’ Information Security Practices Backed By Experts? | Forbes
April 14, 2022 In the News
Are Your And Your Vendors’ Information Security Practices Backed By Experts? | Forbes

In this Forbes article, hear from our Partner and Chief Information Security Officer, David Lam, CISO, on the 12 cybersecurity best practices your organization should be following.

Miller Kaplan Named Top 100 Firm | Accounting Today
March 9, 2022 In the News
Miller Kaplan Named Top 100 Firm | Accounting Today

Miller Kaplan has been named a Top 100 Firm by Accounting Today, in their annual survey of tax firms and accounting’s regional leaders.

Information Security: Lessons in Continual Improvement | LABJ
February 9, 2022 In the News
Information Security: Lessons in Continual Improvement | LABJ

by David Lam I was first drawn to information security because it reminded me of the Mad Magazine Spy Versus Spy series. I liked the idea of being the White Hat spy protecting our organization from being attacked by the insidious Black Hat. I am continually intrigued at how the Black Hat is constantly evolving. […]

The Information Security Tsunami | LABJ
December 17, 2021 In the News
The Information Security Tsunami | LABJ

by David Lam | This article originally appeared in The Los Angeles Business Journal.   Pioneers of the information security field have known for decades how important it is—and forever will be—to protect one’s data. When my business partners started our practice in 2001, large companies were already well aware of this fact, so our […]