January 15, 2018 – New York, NY— Prager Metis CPAs, a leading accounting and advisory firm with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, and a member of GGI International with members in 123 countries, announces its combination with Geibelson, Young & Company a business management firm based in Woodland Hills, CA. The combination is official as of January 1, 2018. The deal was brokered by Domenick J. Esposito, CPA of ESPOSITO CEO2CEO, LLC.
We will retain their Woodland Hills office, expanding the Prager Metis presence in the Los Angeles area to three offices including El Segundo and West Los Angeles. Melody Young will join Prager Metis as a Principal. She will be a member of the Business Management Group.
“We welcome their addition,” says Joseph Rust, Managing Partner of the Prager Metis office in Los Angeles, CA. “We’re excited that this merger enables us to serve our entertainment clients better in the Los Angeles market, as well as nationally and internationally, and for the Geibelson, Young clients, joining forces establishes a deeper breath of support and services.”
“Bringing Melody and her team on board is essential to our plans to expand our resources and further strengthen our reputation as the “go-to” expert in entertainment business management,” says David Neste, Chairman of the Board. “With her extensive background in the entertainment industry, Melody has a unique expertise that few possess.”
Geibelson, Young & Company is a full-service Entertainment Business Management firms that have been an active financial resource for entertainers for over 20 years. Additionally, they provide tax consultation and preparation for individuals and corporations in the entertainment, creative arts, and other freelance industries.
“Prager Metis has a strong presence in the entertainment industry and extensive experience in many other areas,” says Young. “The depth of their expertise in tour accounting, international tax law, and vast auditing capabilities will benefit my clients immensely. I’m very excited to join the Prager Metis team.”
For more information, contact Diane Walsh at 212.643.0099, Ext. 125 or dwalsh@pragermetis.com.
About Prager Metis CPAs
Headquartered in New York City, and with additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Prager Metis CPAs, an affiliate of Prager Metis International, LLC, is one of the nation’s fastest-growing accounting and advisory firms, offering a full range of accounting, audit, tax, consulting, and international services. Prager Metis is a Top 100 Accounting Firm.
