W. Shane Glass, CPA/PFS

President, Colony Business Management & Managing Director

Los Angeles, CA | Calabasas, CA
Recognitions

The Hollywood Reporter’s Power Business Managers
Variety’s Business Managers Elite
Billboard’s Top Business Managers

Shane Glass, President, Colony Business Management & Managing Director at The Colony Group, provides tax advisory and accounting services to influential musicians, touring artists, athletes, directors, producers, content creators, entertainers, and executives. Shane has also been the tour accountant for major touring artists where he handled tour accounting and settlements all over the world.

Prior to merging with The Colony Group in 2019, Shane was one of the founding partners of Glass Malek LLP, a business management firm, specializing in the entertainment industry. Formerly, he served as a Managing Director at a large international accounting firm.

Shane has been listed as one of The Hollywood Reporter’s Power Business Managers, one of Variety’s Business Managers Elite, as well as one of Billboard’s Top Business Managers.*  He currently holds two master degrees, a Master of Accounting from Tulane University and a Master of Business in Taxation from the University of Southern California.

Shane developed and teaches a course titled, Touring, Tour Accounting, and Merchandising at UCLA’s Extension Program. He has also taught a course on the Business of Music, which focused on all aspects of the music industry.  He also guest lectures for other music business courses at UCLA Extension and law schools.

*See important disclosures regarding awards and recognitions.

Published Insights

Shane Glass named on 2022 Top Business Managers List by Billboard

The Colony Group is excited to announce that Shane Glass, CPA/PFS has been named one of Billboard’s Top Business Managers. The list honors the top business managers in the...

Shane Glass, Paul Glass, Pam Malek, and Amir Malek Honored as Variety’s Business Managers

The Colony Group is proud to announce that Shane Glass, CPA/PFS, Paul Glass, CPA, Pam Malek, CPA, and Amir Malek, CPA, each have been named one of Variety’s 2022 Business...

Shane Glass Named a 2022 Power Business Manager by The Hollywood Reporter

The Colony Group is proud to announce that Shane Glass, CPA/PFS has been named one of The Hollywood Reporter’s Power Business Managers for the third consecutive year. Each year,...

Happy Holidays from The Colony Group

Happy holidays to our Colony Group clients and friends! In 2021, our company celebrated 35 years since its founding in 1986. To reflect on this incredible milestone, our team...

Variety’s Business Managers Elite 2021

Congratulations Shane Glass on being named one of Variety Business Managers Elite in 2021.

Variety’s Business Managers Elite 2020

Congratulations Shane Glass on being named one of Variety Business Managers Elite in 2020. This is well-deserved recognition for you and your team!

Clients Could Face Residency Tax Audits Because Of Lockdowns

“Clients often have the misconception that they can claim residency elsewhere simply by having a home in a lower or no-tax state,” said Shane Glass, CPA/PFS, adding that California is aggressive in claiming out-of-state taxpayers as residents.

Tax Strategies for Specified Service Businesses

Navigating the tax rules for specified service businesses can be difficult. Shane Glass of The Colony Group shares some essential tactics around the SSTB rules that may help you optimize your QBI deduction.