Bookkeeping Services for Music Composers

Bookkeeping and Accounting for Music Composers

In need of a bookkeeper and accountant for your music composition business? We handle your books, giving you more time to create beautiful melodies. Give us a try for free.

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How Accracy works with Music Composers

In need of a bookkeeper and accountant for your music composition business? We handle your books, giving you more time to create beautiful melodies. Give us a try for free.

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We get you set up

Our team invests their effort to thoroughly comprehend your work as a music composer, answer your queries, assist you in connecting your accounts, and demonstrate how Accracy can streamline your bookkeeping.

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We do your bookkeeping

Each month, your dedicated bookkeeper organizes your composition transactions and prepares financial reports for your music business. If they require any more details from you, they’ll promptly reach out.

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We deliver tax-ready financials

Each month, your dedicated bookkeeper organizes your composition transactions and prepares financial reports for your music business. If they require any more details from you, they’ll promptly reach out.

Here’s why Music Composers like you trust Accracy with their bookkeeping and accounting

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At Accracy, we regularly keep music composers updated with their bookkeeping details. Have crucial questions that can't be postponed? Rest assured, our response will hit the right note, getting back to you within one business day or less.

Guaranteed accuracy in every detail for Music Composers with Accracy Accounting and Bookkeeping Services

Guaranteed accuracy in every detail

Our platform lets you effortlessly automate data inputs from significant providers, helping to prevent frequent missteps. We collaborate with merchants like Gusto, Stripe, Shopify, and Square — ensuring your financial records as a music composer are always precise and up-to-date.

Make Smart Decisions for Music Composers with Accracy Accounting and Bookkeeping Services

See where you’re spending. Make smart decisions

Wave farewell to heaps of musical manuscript paperwork and exhaustive manual tracking — we automate inputs straight from connected accounts. Experience clarity from one unified dashboard, enabling you to easily comprehend the financial status of your composing career and make smart, strategic decisions.

Bookkeepers for Music Composers

When it comes to the music industry, and more specifically music composers, Accracy Accounting understands the unique financial landscape you operate within. We know that your revenue stream could consist of varied income from royalties, licensing fees, live performances, and music sales. Paired with the complexity of copyright laws and fluctuating royalty rates, managing the finances in the music industry can be daunting. By combining the power of our intuitive software and the expertise of our dedicated bookkeepers, we help manage and maneuver through these industry-specific financial intricacies.

At Accracy, we not only take care of the day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, but we also navigate through the specific tax obligations of music composers, identifying relevant tax deductions such as home studio costs, marketing, and travel expenses. Further, in an industry where international revenue is common, our expert team is well-versed in international tax laws, ensuring that global income is correctly accounted for. With Accracy Accounting, small business owners in the music composition industry can focus on creating great music, knowing that their financial obligations are in the hands of capable professionals.

Accracy Pricing

Simple, straightforward bookkeeping pricing for everything your business needs.

Join over 1000 business owners who have streamlined their finances and have grown their businesses with Accracy.

Basic

Starting from
$300 / month
  • Dedicated Bookkeeping Experts
  • Accurate Books with Year-End Financial Records Ready for Tax Season
  • Automating Your Processes Through QuickBooks, Xero and others
  • Accrual or Cash basis accounting
  • 24/7 Support
  • Unlimited communication with your bookkeeping team
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Catch Up Bookkeeping

$50 / Hour
  • Accurate Books with Year-End Financial Records Ready for Tax Season
  • Automating Your Processes Through QuickBooks, Xero and others
  • Accrual or Cash basis accounting
  • 24/7 Support
  • Unlimited communication with your bookkeeping team
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Executive

Customized Pricing

Everything in Basic plan +

  • Dedicated Account Manager
  • Full-Cycle Bookkeeping
  • Sales Tax
  • Payroll
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivables
  • Full Support Team
  • + Additional Customized Services

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Tech Startup

$300 / month
  • Monthly Accrual Bookkeeping in QBO
  • 1 Bank Account
  • 2 RAMP Cards
  • Bi-Weekly Payroll (2 employees)
  • Approximatly 30 monthly transactions
  • Employee Expense Reimbursements
  • Multi Currency (USD & CAD)
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Resturant

$1,200 / month
  • Monthly Accrual Bookkeeping in QBO
  • 2 Banks - 3 Credit Cards - 1 Loan Facility
  • Approximatly 250 monthly transactions
  • Monthly Sales Tax filing
  • Point of Sale Integration / Reconciliation
  • Bi-Weekly AP through Plooto
  • Receipt Posting through Dext
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Marketing Agency

$2,600 / month
  • Monthly Accrual Bookkeeping in QBO
  • Class/Project tracking
  • Deferred Revenue Management
  • Bi-Weekly Payroll in QBO (25 employees)
  • Payroll Remittances
  • In-House Accounting email management
  • Monthly Sales Tax Reconciliation
  • 2 Bank accounts - 6 Credit Cards
  • Approximatly 200 monthly transactions
  • Multi-Currency (USD & CAD)
  • Weekly AP through Plooto
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bookkeeping and Accounting for Music Composers

As a music composer, you can deduct several specific expenses on your tax returns. These expenses generally relate to the production and promotion of your musical compositions, as well as the maintenance of your professional expertise. They include:

  • Costs of producing demos or promotional materials
  • Instrument and equipment purchase and maintenance costs
  • Music composition software subscription or purchase fees
  • Professional membership fees for music composer organizations
  • Music reference materials and educational resources
  • Travel expenses for performances or professional development
  • Home office expenses if you frequently compose from home
  • Legal and professional fees related to copyright, licensing, and contracts

Please consult with a tax professional familiar with the music industry to ensure the applicability and validity of these deductions to your specific situation.

Royalty payments represent a type of income received for allowing another party to use your intellectual property, such as patents, copyrighted works, franchises, or natural resources. This income is taxable and must be reported on your tax returns.

From an accounting perspective, royalty payments should be accounted for as income in the period they are received. In terms of your income statement, they will be classified under the 'Other Income' category. It's important to keep accurate and detailed records of your received royalties to ensure proper accounting and tax compliance.

Handling royalty income can be complex due to the tax considerations and potential deductions involved. It's highly recommended that individuals or companies receiving significant royalty payments seek the assistance of a bookkeeper or accountant. This professional can ensure royalties are properly recorded and accounted for, and can assist with relevant tax planning and reporting requirements.

Managing your accounting for music composing projects and contracts can be particularly complex due to variables like royalties, contract payments, and additional expenses. Thankfully, Accracy Accounting has a multifaceted solution for you.

Our bookkeepers are skilled in tracking income and expenses for creative professionals including music composers. We can keep track of your various contracts, royalty payments, project-related costs and more, so you can focus on your composing.

We’ll provide you with financial reports tailored to your needs, to help you understand your cash flow and make more informed decisions. Plus, we can even handle tax filing for you, ensuring everything is up-to-date and in order.

To get started, simply reach out to our team and we’ll guide you through the next steps. We look forward to being part of your financial journey and helping you manage your bookkeeping needs so you can continue your great work in the music world.

We understand that when our clients turn their accounting and bookkeeping services over to us, trust is paramount. We have a team of certified professionals, use proven technologies, and hold ourselves accountable every day. Yes, you can trust us with your sensitive data and to deliver accurate, timely accounting services for your business.

Absolutely. Our team members are all certified in the leading accounting systems and can quickly get your files up to date.

Don’t worry, your financial data belongs to you. Our offboarding is pretty straightforward as we transfer account ownership to you. As a bonus, there’s no stopping you from replicating the workflows we’ve created for your in-house process – in fact, we encourage it.

Savings can vary considerably depending on your current solution, but our clients tell us that it is generally between 30% and 50%.

We do not provide year-end tax filing services as we are not a CPA firm. However, if you are looking for a year-end tax accountant, we would gladly refer you to one of our partners. Having a separate bookkeeper and year-end accountant ensures additional oversight on the accuracy of your books. Your year-end tax accountant can help you review your books during tax season.

No, we are not a CPA firm. Accracy is not a public accounting firm and does not provide services that would require a license to practice public accountancy.

No. We do not offer services which fall under the jurisdiction of these organizations. We have partner organizations who can provide those services if needed by clients. A good example of such services are tax advisory or statutory filings. We have a number of non-economic partnerships with CPA firms who can help our clients with these services if needed.

Every account is set up with a Client Success Lead who will be your day-to-day contact. They’ll liaise with the rest of the team members on your account which may include an accounting manager, bookkeeper, payroll specialist, and payables specialist.

Accracy can support a wide range of companies, from small businesses and startups to large public corporations. Our services are tailored to meet the unique accounting and bookkeeping needs of businesses across various industries.

At Accracy, we operate as a fully remote team, delivering our bookkeeping and accounting services online. We have the necessary tools and systems in place to work efficiently and securely from our remote locations. We will coordinate and collaborate with your onsite team to ensure smooth communication and workflow integration.

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Don’t let backlog hinder your progress. Our catch-up services are designed to bring your financial records up to speed. We meticulously address any gaps, ensuring that your records are not just current but also compliant. Stay on top of your financial game with timely updates that provide a comprehensive view of your financial landscape.

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