Entertainment

Trusted Financial Experts for Studios, Artists, and Agencies

From managing multiple revenue streams to navigating complex tax issues, entertainment professionals—including studios, production companies, agencies, and individual artists—require specialized accounting support. Platine Associates is your dedicated partner, offering full-service accounting and tax solutions tailored specifically to the fast-paced entertainment sector.


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Navigating the Financial Demands of the Entertainment Industry

The entertainment industry is unlike any other—and its financial landscape demands a unique approach. At Platine Associates, we understand the challenges of:

🎬 Diverse Revenue Models: Managing earnings from streaming platforms, ad revenue, ticket sales, and merchandise can be overwhelming without accurate tracking and reporting systems.
🔐 Digital Rights Management (DRM): We help assess the value and depreciation of DRM technologies and analyze potential revenue loss due to piracy.
🌍 International Co-Productions: We navigate the complex financial and tax regulations involved in multi-country projects to ensure seamless compliance and fair revenue distribution.
📜 Changing Tax Laws: From royalty payments to expense deductions, we stay ahead of evolving tax legislation to safeguard your earnings and optimize deductions.

Entertainment Services

Platine Associates offers a full spectrum of accounting services, each customized to the unique needs of entertainment professionals.

📊 Accounting & Financial Management

Let us streamline your financial operations so you can focus on performance and production. Our services include:

  • Preparing accurate and GAAP-compliant financial statements

  • Tracking production, touring, and operational costs

  • Royalty payment calculations per contractual agreements

  • Managing co-production financials with international accountants

  • Budget analysis, cost reporting, and forecasting

  • Strategic advice on tax credits, incentives, and budgeting

  • DRM asset valuation and piracy-related revenue loss analysis

🧾 Tax Planning & Compliance

Whether you’re a high-income entertainer or a production company, we manage every aspect of your tax planning and preparation:

  • Identifying eligible entertainment industry deductions

  • Preparing personal and business tax returns

  • Monitoring spending and meeting tax exemption qualifications

  • Reducing estate and inheritance tax liabilities

  • Staying compliant with evolving entertainment tax laws

  • Managing international tax obligations for co-productions

🕵️ Audit Services

For lenders, investors, and regulatory bodies, accurate auditing is key to financial trust. We offer:

  • Royalty audits to confirm rightful payouts to artists and rights holders

  • Participation audits to ensure revenue-sharing agreements are met

  • Financial audits to verify accurate and compliant reporting

📚 Bookkeeping & Financial Records

Our expert team provides reliable bookkeeping to capture every revenue stream and expense, ensuring full regulatory compliance. We also maintain your financial data using the latest cloud-based and entertainment-specific software systems.

Why Choose Platine Associates for Entertainment Accounting?

At Platine Associates, we specialize in helping entertainment professionals thrive. Whether you’re a solo performer or manage a multi-location production company, we provide:

✅ Customized Accounting Solutions – Tailored to your unique financial model and goals
✅ Industry Expertise – Deep understanding of the entertainment business and its evolving demands
✅ Technology-Driven Efficiency – Use of DRM integration, real-time financial dashboards, and cloud platforms
✅ Trusted Compliance Partners – Ensuring every report, return, and audit is accurate and timely
✅ Commitment to Service, Integrity, and Quality – Our core values guide every client relationship