Stonefield Josephson is an internationally recognized, fast-growing and innovative leader in the field of accounting. Founded in 1975, our California-based firm serves public and privately held U.S. and international clients from offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, East Bay, Silicon Valley and Hong Kong. We were named by INSIDE Public Accounting in 2007 as the nation’s third fastest-growing accounting firm. In addition to our key tax and advisory service areas, we were listed by Bowman's Accounting Report as one of “America’s Top 25 Auditors” of 2005, 2006 and 2007. Learn more about us.

Dealing With IP Licensees Around The World
by Sid Blum, Principal

Significant new royalty contract opportunities have emerged in Asia, South America, and Eastern Europe with the expanding global economy, and in sync, underreported royalty revenues from nondomestic licensees are rising at a dramatic rate... (more)

Three Ways to Minimize Your Company's Chances of an IRS Audit
by Rob Babek, Principal

Whether your business is profitable or unprofitable, if it's been around long enough, chances are the IRS will eventually select yours for an audit. Of course, there are certain red flags that will definitely draw the attention of the IRS to your business and increase the chances that you will be audited. Being aware of these three big red flags can help minimize those chances... (more)

Maximizing Your Audit Relationship is as Easy as 1-2-3—and 4
by Marjorie Bailey, Principal

You've carefully selected an auditor who offers a competitive price, pays sufficient attention to your firm's needs and understands your industry. But if you truly want to make the most of your audit relationship—and save yourself some money, your responsibilities are not yet over. I recommend these four crucial steps to maximizing your audit relationship... (more)

Selling Your Business? An ESOP Could Be a Wise Decision
by Hugh Tama, Principal

By using an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) when selling your business, you can retain operating control while giving your employees a big stake in the business, get paid 30% or more of your firm's value and defer paying tax on that money when you invest it... (more)

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