Media & Entertainment

The entertainment industry faces a unique set of financial challenges—from revenue and expense recognition to production cost capitalization, distribution accounting, and complex waterfall payments to talent, studios, and producers. Our team delivers tailored solutions to help you navigate these complexities with confidence.

Overview

At Shkokani, CPA, the entertainment industry is one of our core specialties. Whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes, we offer comprehensive tax consulting, compliance, business management, and audit services to clients across the entire entertainment landscape.

Our integrated team understands the financial complexities that affect your bottom line—from script development and pre-production through to post-production, marketing, distribution, and release. We navigate the challenges of revenue and expense recognition, production cost capitalization, distribution accounting, and waterfall payments to talent, studios, and producers.

We also assist film and television clients in accessing and monetizing state film tax credit programs throughout the U.S., helping improve production funding and financial flexibility. With the high costs and inherent risks of the industry, our goal is to deliver strategic solutions that optimize cash flow, reduce tax burdens, and mitigate risk.