"The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax" Albert Einstein
If you are ready to enter the arts industry as a professional, you want to work with a good accountant who fully understands this type of business. Find here fully certified accountants who have specialised in the arts sector.
I cannot endorse all of the accountants listed, but offer a thorough listing for your convenience, cutting your search time short to find a suitable source.
I personally have been using the services of with Brian Tucker Accounting and Bridgland Findlay and can highly recommend them both. Brian is located in Brisbane and Lester Findlay on the Gold Coast.
Brian Tucker Accounting
Brian was my account for most of my 25 years in the arts industry. He is brilliant, funny and very passionate about artists. Unfortunately often booked out though. Brisbane, QLD
Linda McGowan
Linda's history stretches several decades back. Not the average accounting firm specialsed in the start up of business and mentoring into the various stages of a business cycle. Brunswick, VIC
In the Picture
Boutique accounting firm working not exclusive but inclusive within the arts industry. Surry Hills, NSW
Bridgland Findlay
Lester Findlay was one of former students and is my current accountant. I can truly recommend him as a good account, taking good care of you.
Into Tomorrow
This group is specialised in the community and non-profit sector as well as boutique accounting and services for the Australian Arts industry. Woden, ACT
Generate
Arts and accounting is nicely combined in this team of experts. Their strength and service is the provision of direction and support for the artists and give business advice. Moore Park, NSW
Above The Line
An actively involved accounting and tax firm servicing the media, entertainment arts industry. Darlinghurst, NSW
Creative By Numbers
Another creative lady who has been working a long time in the arts industry, now specialised in accounting for the arts. She worked for larger arts organisations incl. the Sydney Festival. Sydney, NSW
Detax Services
David Elliott began in the entertainment industry and has now established an accounting firm entirely dedicated to the arts industry. Sydney, NSW
White Sky
White Sky is offering accounting, bookkeeping and business management services for any size creative businesses and show some big names in the industry as clientele. Melbourne, VIC
EntArt
EntArt has an impressive clientele base within the arts industry with over 30 years of accounting knowledge on their shoulders. Bondi Junction, NSW
Electra Frost Accounting
An accountant who began as an artist, now providing useful and informative advice for the arts industry and knows all about grants, residencies, foreign income and the rest. Stanmore, NSW
The Gild Group
This well known and established firm works within the creative, entertainment and sports industry combining accounting, wealth management and business advisory services and have some impressive clients. Elsternwick, VIC