Film Accounting

When your time and creativity is essential to create a blockbuster, let Qmulus be your One-Stop Accounting Shop.

From feature films to independent projects, the film industry is a complex and vibrant sector. To thrive, filmmakers and producers have to deal with complex cash flows, payrolls, and tax arrangements.

Accounting for the film industry is a task that needs knowledge and understanding of the business.

At SBLR we work closely with producers to guarantee the fulfillment of bookkeeping, tax and advisory needs. Our experience in providing accounting over the last 30 years provides us with a solid understanding to address the unique business needs of this industry.

Our Services Include

Back-Office Accounting

Minimum time “behind-the-scenes” and maximum time “on-set”

Full bookkeeping solutions

Tax Credit Claims

Incentives that save you cash as you stick to what you like to do best

Tax credit consulting and claims

Accounting and Assurance

“Lights, Camera, Action”, stay financially fit throughout your filmmaking

Insights to shape every step of your project

Back-Office Accounting
Tax credit claims
Accounting and assurance

Back-Office Accounting

Minimum time “behind-the-scenes” and maximum time “on-set”

Through our cloud bookkeeping and tech automation spend more time doing what you love. Our full bookkeeping solutions are customized to meet your changing needs. From monthly financial statements, to GST/HST returns and payroll, our services are designed to give you a suitable total solution.

Bookkeeping services:

Bank and credit card reconciliations
Accounts receivable and accounts payable
Budgeting and Cash flow planning
Payroll management
HST recording and reporting
Periodic financial statements

Tax credit claims

Tax Credit Consulting & Claims

Incentives that save you cash as you stick to what you like to do best

Receiving substantial cash refunds or tax credits from the government can provide the stimulus you need to bring your film project to the next level. Even so, many productions which are eligible for thousands of dollars in tax credits aren’t applying for them – because they simply aren’t aware that they qualify. The compliance and tax issues to secure these credits are complex and time consuming. At Qmulus we assist you with your tax credit management and we make sure you are making the most of the benefits available.

our areas of expertise:

Credit eligibility
Credit estimates and calculation review
Completion of tax credit applications, such as:
- Ontario Interactive Digital Media (OIDMTC)
- Ontario Production Services (OPSTC)
- Ontario Sound Recording (OSRTC)
- Canadian Film or Video Production (CPTC)
- Ontario Computer Animation & Special Effects (OCASE)

Accounting and assurance

Accounting and Assurance

“Lights, Camera, Action”, stay financially fit throughout your filmmaking

Our team provides complete business services for the film industry, from budget analysis to compilations, we will help you set up your accounting structure from the start of your project. During the initial stages of a project we offer referrals to legal assistance, funding and budget preparation. Throughout production we take care of your cash flow and give advise on tax and compliance issues. Once the filming is complete, we finish your books, make your submissions, and ensure you are compliant, timely, and audit-ready.

our areas of expertise:

Pre-Production, Production and Post Production Accounting
Reviews and compilations of financial statements
Corporate and personal tax returns
Due diligence and special investigations
Financial projections and forecasts
Cash flow management and budgeting

1-BACK-OFFICE ACCOUNTING

Minimum time “behind-the-scenes” and maximum time “on-set”

Full bookkeeping solutions

Through our cloud bookkeeping and tech, automation spend more time doing what you love. Our full bookkeeping solutions are customized to meet your changing needs. From monthly financial statements to GST/HST returns and payroll, our services are designed to give you a suitable total solution.

Bookkeeping services:

Bank and credit card reconciliations
Accounts receivable and accounts payable
Budgeting and Cash flow planning
Payroll management
HST recording and reporting
Periodic financial statements

2-TAX CREDIT CLAIMS

Incentives that save you cash as you stick to what you like to do best

TAX CREDIT CONSULTING AND CLAIMS

Receiving substantial cash refunds or tax credits from the government can provide the stimulus you need to bring your film project to the next level. Even so, many productions which are eligible for thousands of dollars in tax credits aren’t applying for them – because they simply aren’t aware that they qualify. The compliance and tax issues to secure these credits are complex and time consuming. At Qmulus we assist you with your tax credit management and we make sure you are making

our areas of expertise:

Credit eligibility
Credit estimates and calculation review
Completion of tax credit applications, such as:
- Ontario Interactive Digital Media (OIDMTC)
- Ontario Production Services (OPSTC)
- Ontario Sound Recording (OSRTC)
- Canadian Film or Video Production (CPTC)
- Ontario Computer Animation & Special Effects (OCASE)

3-ACCOUNTING AND ASSURANCE

"Lights, Camera, Action”, stay financially fit throughout your filmmaking

INSIGHTS TO SHAPE EVERY STEP OF YOUR PROJECT

Our team provides complete business services for the film industry, from budget analysis to compilations, we will help you set up your accounting structure from the start of your project. During the initial stages of a project we offer referrals to legal assistance, funding and budget preparation. Throughout production we take care of your cash flow and give advise on tax and compliance issues. Once the filming is complete, we finish your books, make your submissions, and ensure you are compliant, timely, and audit-ready.