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Managers
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BS Accounting, 1972, California State University, Long Beach
Certified, 1974, California State Board of Accountancy
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants
A Los Angeles native, Bernie was exposed to the industry early when he worked for a business manager while in high school. After serving four years in the U.S. Air Force, Bernie began his professional career with the Big Four accounting firm Deloitte (then known as Touche Ross). He worked for Deloitte for three years. He then moved on to Bisegier & Breslauer, a business management firm where he worked for two years. In 1977, he founded Bernard Gudvi & Co. offering business management services to the music industry. That firm later merged with Zeiderman, Oberman & Co., a national business management firm focusing on the music industry.
In 1989, Bernie and some of his colleagues formed the current firm. He was later joined by partners Michael Oppenheim and Charles Sussman. Today the firm has some 66 employees in offices in Sherman Oaks, California and Nashville, Tennessee.
In addition to his work at the firm, Bernie has been a guest speaker for UCLA Extension and served on the board of directors for the National Veterans Foundation.
Charles began his professional career at Prager & Fenton, CPAs in 1979. By 1985 he was a partner in the firm, and by 1986 he was Managing Partner of the California office. During these years, Charles specialized in royalty and participation audits in the entertainment industry.
In 1994, Charles founded Sussman & Associates. This firm specialized in business management and royalty audits for the entertainment industry. In 2000, Charles became a partner in our firm.
Charles has been a guest speaker to various professional organizations and universities on the topic of royalty audits and business management. He has also testified at California Senate hearings relating to the record company accounting practices.
Graduate, 1982, State University of New York, Buffalo
After receiving an undergraduate degree in accounting at The State
University of New York, Buffalo in 1982, Michael joined Prager
and Fenton, a business management firm in New York City. He
began his career working with musicians as a tour accountant. Michael
moved to Los Angeles, California in 1987 to work as a manager for
Boulevard Management. He rejoined Prager and Fenton in its Los
Angeles office in 1989, playing a key role in growing the firm
from a staff of 14 to more than 50. Michael joined our firm in
1993.
Michael focuses on growth by devoting personal attention to his
clients. He
believes the strength of his business stems from positive personal
relationships combined with solid expertise in the music industry
and business management.
BS, 1976, C.W. Post School of Accountancy
Certified, 1980, California State Board of Accountancy
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants
A New York native, Bill began his career with J. Manning Winikus, a CPA firm in New York City. In 1980 he started The Braunstein Company, a CPA firm in Los Angeles specializing in the entertainment industry and representing production companies, actors, directors, writers, producers and other professionals in all facets of the industry. The company expanded into Business Management of entertainment and communications companies, managing their financial activities and growth. This included corporate sponsorship, online and offline marketing, public relations and branded entertainment companies. Additionally, Bill specializes in the positioning of the entities for potential merger or acquisition in the public or private sector.
Mr. Braunstein has created innovative financial structures for various projects and is the trustee and fiduciary of many entities for individuals and companies.
In 2003, The Braunstein Company merged with GSO.
BS Accounting, California San Francisco State University
Certified, 1998, Colorado State Board of Accountancy
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Jonathan began his career with a public accounting firm in San Francisco where he honed his analytical skills. In 1995, Jonathan moved to Los Angeles to work with a business management firm where he completed a successful five year stay. In 2000, he joined our firm with a specialization in music and sports representation. His music client roster ranges from multi platinum artists to new and upcoming artists, songwriters, independent record labels, producers, and managers.
Jonathan is very hands on with his clients. He offers his clients
his attention, dedication and time. He has three children
and strives to carry that family atmosphere over into the business
aspect of his professional relationships.
MBA Accounting, 1977, California State University, Los Angeles
MA History, 1968, California State University, Los Angeles
BA History, 1966, California State University, Los Angeles
Certified, 1980, California State Board of Accountancy
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants
After spending six years teaching high school history and biology,
Al joined the tax department of Arthur Andersen & Co. He worked
there for three years while working toward his CPA certification.
After spending two years at Obrow & Fleischer and another year
at McDonald & Otto, Al joined the Woodland Hills based CPA firm
of Arkin, Sneddon & Brown. There he served as Tax and Computer
Partner.
Al joined our firm in 2000 where he manages the operations of the tax department of the Los Angeles office. He brings with him years of expertise in a multitude of technical areas including tax planning, transaction analysis, merger and acquisition planning, and liquidation planning.
University of Tennessee at Nashville 1979
David Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee 1974
Certified, 1983, California State Board of Accountancy
Certified, 1981, Tennessee State Board of Accountancy
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Jeff began his professional career with the two international accounting firms of Price Waterhouse & Co. (now Pricewaterhouse Coopers) and Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co. (now KPMG), where he was a manager in the latter firm's tax department. In 1990, Jeff became a founding partner of Clopine Hinkle & Associates - a San Diego based CPA firm specializing in business management for artists in the music industry, as well as financial management services for software development companies.
In 1995 Jeff joined GSO where he works with a wide variety of
clients in the music industry, including major recording and touring
artists, songwriters, producers and managers.
In addition to his work as a CPA, Jeff spent 6 years as an adjunct instructor of accounting at San Diego Mesa College. Jeff currently teaches a course on the music business in the entertainment studies division at UCLA Extension.
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