Theatre, Entertainment and the Arts
Our specialized knowledge in the entertainment industry helps us maintain an elite client base of entertainers, athletes, theatrical, and media and broadcasting clients, holding the trust and loyalty placed in us with the highest regard and always maintaining confidentiality.
Our Theatre, Entertainment and the Arts Team understands the challenges businesses face within the sector, and offer practical solutions for Theatrical productions domestically and abroad, film, and TV productions as well as specialist services for individuals and small business with creative talents.
Our clients around the globe benefit from the expertise and continuity of their engagement team and the rapport which develops in time from this crucial business relationship.
Theatre, Entertainment & the Arts Services
- Tax planning – including Federal, state and local, and International issues
- Strategic business planning – including offering document review and consultation
- Budgeting and projections
- Business succession planning
- Business valuations
- Cash flow analysis
- Cost-based accounting
- Dispute resolution and litigation support
- Due diligence and related merger & acquisition services
- Employee compensation and pension plans
- Estate planning
- Financial assistance
- Internal controls review
- International expansion
- Inventory control systems
- Local marketing arrangements
- Profitability analysis
- Cybersecurity assessments
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) Audit Requirements
Withum is currently qualified to complete the audits required under the SVOG rules. With the recent clarification from the SBA on the SVOG audit requirements, we would like to get a little more information to help us determine what type of audit your company will be required to have.
Testimonials
The Theatre, Entertainment and the Arts Services Team has gone above and beyond in guiding us through the various COVID relief acts so that our non profit can take advantage of the many programs available. Their knowledge, service and timeliness of communication are outstanding!
John DiMeglio, Director of Finance | Roundabout Theatre Company
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Insights
Update: SBA Clarifies Audit Requirements for Shuttered Venue Operators Grants
Over the past few months, the SBA has provided several audit-specific webinars for entities that have received an SVOG grant. These webinars have provided details and clarity around the requirement. […]
SVOG Eligible Expenses to Independent Contractors and Artists
On February 16, 2022, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released additional information for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (“SVOG”) recipients: SVOG Post-Award FAQs and SVOG Post-Application Guidance. This additional information clarifies […]
AUP Inspections and the NYC Musical and Theatrical Tax Credit
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact throughout the world. New York City was certainly no exception, and perhaps no industry has been impacted as severely as the live […]