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Accounting Firms for Media & Entertainment

Entertainment accountants help creatives and companies manage royalties, production budgets, tour income, and complex tax rules. Whether you're a filmmaker, musician, or production studio, here's how to find the right financial pro for your business.
Need to outsource something else? Search for proactivefinancial advisorsandfractional CFOson Sam’s List too. Make sure to check the reviews, it’s one of the most important parts of your vetting process!

Featured Accountants

Fiat Finance | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services
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3 Client Reviews

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"Kaley Pate at Fiat Finance has been incredible to work with. Communicative, thorough and quick. I can't recommend highly enough!"
Grace CPA Services |
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1 Client Reviews

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"Grace CPA Services has been a godsend. A full service CPA who handles both my bookkeeping and accounting needs, using mastery of Quickbooks Online to facilitate the ease of money management. Stephanie is diligent and responsive to queries, and I always feel like I'm in good hands."
Nimbl | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services
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25 Client Reviews

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"Nimbl works at holding the sacredness of trust carefully in how they prepare, follow through, and reconcile perceived or real discrepancies. They provide us peace of mind, day-to-day, and a supportive perspective of the future enabling us to prepare and position ourselves to make the most of every opportunity. They are high-quality people who demonstrate proficiency and competency in their work and utilize processes that make it predictable. We enjoy connecting them with other people because we know that they will help make their life, business and future better."

Accountants

Nimbl | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services
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25 Client Reviews

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"Nimbl works at holding the sacredness of trust carefully in how they prepare, follow through, and reconcile perceived or real discrepancies. They provide us peace of mind, day-to-day, and a supportive perspective of the future enabling us to prepare and position ourselves to make the most of every opportunity. They are high-quality people who demonstrate proficiency and competency in their work and utilize processes that make it predictable. We enjoy connecting them with other people because we know that they will help make their life, business and future better."
Good Operator | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services
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22 Client Reviews

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"Chase was invaluable in providing me with the financial tools and information I needed to make a big decision for my company.  It was helpful to see the numbers, but he went beyond that by guiding me through the potential outcomes and responding to all my “what-if” questions."
STAXX | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services
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19 Client Reviews

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"Alex & Team are top notch tax and accounting pro's. would recommend to anyone with a digital business."
Iota Finance | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Forensic Accounting
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12 Client Reviews

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"My experience with Iota Finance has been exceptional. They handled both my business and personal taxes, in addition to providing high-quality bookkeeping and advisory support. When I fell behind on submitting my tax documents, they were proactive about filing an extension on my behalf so I wouldn’t miss any deadlines. That level of attention to detail and client care really stood out to me—they made sure everything was handled smoothly, regardless.
I also love that their client portal and pipeline system gives me real-time visibility into the status of each of my projects. Whether it's tax prep or advisory work, I always know exactly where things stand. The entire team is professional, responsive, and truly committed to making the process as easy and...
Good Measure | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services
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8 Client Reviews

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"Our organization was in a rough spot regarding our financial processes given we were understaff and lacked the expertise needed to work effectively in this area. Our partnership with Good Measure Financial was easily the best decision we’ve made operationally in the last decade. We needed professional help from payroll/tax filing to best practice as a non-profit organization and GMF was the clear choice. There are so many details that make working with a church labor intensive, ranging from how pastors are paid to supporting missionaries or working with committees. The regular, run of the mill business partner working with small business could never do what GMF has done for us. Nothing is boiler plate. If I need Ben, he is available to give good, honest, friendly, and proactive help. You don’t have to lead their team to fix your problems like I’ve seen with other partnerships, Ben will find it and do it before asked. He is the guy and GMF is the team you want in a foxhole. If you’re a church and your finances are more characterized by chaos rather than order...
Solopreneur CPA (Matt Chiappetta, CPA) | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services
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"Securing Matt's services has been my best investment in the last 24 months. He does all of my business and personal accounting. I don't spend one minute worrying about it anymore. He affords me more time with my family and friends. I couldn't ask for anything more."
doola | Bookkeeping, Tax Preparation
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6 Client Reviews

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"I have an E-commerce business which I manage on doola, as an international founder, having everything in one place (formation, finances, and bookkeeping + federal taxes) is awesome, and the CPA consultations are a nice touch."
Track | Bookkeeping, International Tax Services, Payroll Services
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6 Client Reviews

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"Jesse is outstanding—highly efficient, meticulous, and proactive. His expertise has established our financial management, ensuring accuracy and compliance when setting up my new business. His dedication and professionalism are unmatched. I highly recommend his services to any business seeking top-notch bookkeeping, especially for a business just getting off the ground."
Solopreneur Tax | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Payroll Services
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6 Client Reviews

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"Solopreneur Tax has been our CPA and financial advisor since we started our company in 2021. I am grateful that I get to have a relationship with Chris, the owner of Solo.
At the beginning, when my company was focused on business development, Solo fortified my back office. They advised me of the appropriate accounting system to use, of the proper internal control procedures to put in place, and of the tax codes to be prepared for.

They continue to make themselves available to answer my questions regarding the monthly reconciliation of my books or year-end tax planning. As a...
Online Taxman/Global Expat Advisors | Bookkeeping, International Tax Services, Tax Preparation
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"The level of satisfaction I receive with working with this team, is superb. Not only do I feel confident with the work provided, but I am at ease as my questions and concerns are addressed in such a timely manner."
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How to Find the Right Accountant for Your Entertainment Business

Look for accountants with experience in film, TV, music, or sports. The best entertainment CPAs understand project-based income, tour budgets, licensing deals, and multistate tax rules. Here's how to vet the right fit.

FrequentlyAsked Questions

What does an entertainment accountant do?

They manage financial planning, tax compliance, royalty tracking, production budgets, and complex income structures for entertainers and production companies.

What is the difference between a CPA and an EA accountant?

CPAs can work across many fields including audits and financial reporting. EAs specialize strictly in tax and are licensed by the IRS, not individual states.

Do artists need accountants?

Yes. Artists benefit from accountants who can manage royalties, irregular income, tour budgeting, tax deductions, and contract compliance.

What should I ask an entertainment accountant before hiring them?

Ask about their experience with tour accounting, production budgeting, multistate tax compliance, and royalty structures. Make sure they’ve worked with professionals in your specific niche—like music, film, or digital content.

Not sure who’s right for your media and entertainment business? Answer a few quick questions, and we’ll introduce you to someone who fits.

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