Audio-Visual Tax Reliefs Consultation
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Industry press
The ICAEW Library & Information Service provides a hand-picked collection of industry press articles as a benefit of ICAEW membership. If you are unable to access an article, please see our Online resources troubleshooting or contact library@icaew.com.
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The business and accounting side of music
- 01 Sep 2023
- Kathleen Hoffelder
A profile of Jennifer L.Rosen CPA, who specialises in music industry accounting. During her career she has specialised in infringement and compliance, uncovering missing or misappropriated royalties due to songwriters. Now head of music publishing partnerships for North America at YouTube, she manages the company's relationships with music publishers.
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UK crews in crisis as SAG-AFTRA strike thwarts production: “Is the UK industry really our own?”
- 08 Aug 2023
- Mona Tabbara
The impact of the SAG-AFTRA strike, which concerns members of the US actors’ union rallying against issues of insufficient payment and the threat to jobs from artificial intelligence, has been substantial in the UK. Usually a high volume of US studio and streamer projects are filmed in the UK, but since the strike began creative industries union Bectu estimates 'thousands' of crew members have been put out of work.
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UK social hospitality brand F1 Arcade announces £30m investment for global expansion
- 12 Jun 2023
- PR Newswire
F1® Arcade, the pioneering social hospitality concept and the first official Formula 1® simulator racing experience to put socialising at its core, announces a successful £30 million investment to fuel the next phase of international growth.
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The Music Week interview: Safiya Lambie-Knight
- 01 May 2023
- Anna Fielding
An interview with Spotify head of music for the UK & Ireland, Safiya Lambie-Knight. She discusses Spotify's 100 million dollar Creator Equity Fund to support marginalised groups, her role in the advancement of playlist brands like Who We Be, and her efforts to discover new talents and to achieve equality in the music industry.
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Sport
ENTERTAINMENT SPORT AND MEDIA COMMUNITY
Women in Sport: gender budgeting
- Website
- 28 Jul 2023
- Women in Sport
Women in Sport have released their gender budgeting report. The aim of this report is to honestly and fairly analyse the results of allocation of resources and how they are benefitting women and girls.
Deloitte: women’s football sees average club revenue soar
- Article
- 20 Jan 2023
- ICAEW Insights
With record income and ever-increasing viewing figures, women’s football is kicking it out of the park. But as the business moves into its growth phase, can it avoid falling foul of the excesses of the men’s game?
Bleak prospects for 2023 despite surprise November GDP increase
- Article
- 13 Jan 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Latest official estimate confirms that the UK economy surprisingly grew in November as the boost to consumer activity from the Qatar World Cup helped lift overall activity.
Deloitte: £1.9bn record-breaking Premier League transfer spend
- Article
- 20 Sep 2022
- ICAEW Insights
New club owners and new team managers looking to make their mark on the biggest football stage in the world push transfer window spend up to nearly £2bn.
The accountant keeping firms on the right side of the law
- Article
- 19 Aug 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Five years working on the Robert Maxwell insolvency, an inquiry into payments transfers in the Premier League, and running KPMG’s forensic business in Russia have served Nigel Layton well, as he helps clients navigate complex supply chain due diligence.
Chart of the week: Commonwealth Games
- Article
- 28 Jul 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Our chart this week marks the start of the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, illustrating how the numbers of events and competitors have grown since the first games in 1930.
Sanctions moving the goalposts on football governance
- Article
- 17 Mar 2022
- ICAEW Insights
While the world watches with alarm as war rages in Ukraine, the shockwaves from sanctions imposed against Russia are being felt on home turf by football’s Premier League.
Barry Hearn: from accountant to sports supremo
- Article
- 17 Feb 2022
- ICAEW Insights
“I like to think I’m a Jack the lad, but I’m an anorak really,” says Barry Hearn, President of global sports promotion business Matchroom, adding that his ACA training provided the springboard to his success.
Bloomsbury Accounting and Tax Service
Eligible firms have free access to Bloomsbury Professional's comprehensive online library, comprising more than 60 titles from some of the country's leading tax and accounting subject matter experts. Find out who is eligible and how you can access the Accounting and Tax Service.
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PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
Bloomsbury's tax rates and tables 2023/24: Finance Act edition
- Aug 2023
- Lucy Webb
Tax rates and tables updated to reflect measures passed in the Finance (No. 2) Act 2023. Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 legislates for various changes to pension taxation, including the abolition of the lifetime allowance charge from 2023/24. It also introduces a new multinational top-up tax and a domestic top-up tax, and the temporary increased rates for theatre tax relief, orchestra tax relief, and museums and galleries exhibition tax relief have been extended until 31 March 2025.
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PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
Trading company and investment company computations under CTSA
- Jul 2023
- Peter Rayney
- Tax Planning for Family and Owner-managed Companies
Chapter containing advice on computations and the corporation tax self-assessment (CTSA) return, written for anyone who advises or runs a family or owner-managed company.
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PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
Creative sector tax reliefs
- Feb 2023
- Satwaki Chanda, Steve Collings, Jacquelyn Kimber, Maria Kitt, David O'Keefe, Andrew Parkes
- Corporation Tax
Practical guidance on creative sector tax reliefs for film, TV, video games, theatre, orchestra, museums and galleries.
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PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
Creative industry tax reliefs
- Feb 2021
- Maria Kitt
- Research and Development Tax Reliefs
A chapter on claiming UK creative industry tax reliefs effectively, providing easy to follow guidance.
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Market research
The ICAEW Library & Information Service provides access to industry profiles and market reports as a benefit of ICAEW membership. See our Industry guides for a more comprehensive selection of market research resources for the film, music, sports, theatre and video games industries. If you are unable to access a report, please see our Online resources troubleshooting or contact library@icaew.com.
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Games consoles industry profile: Global
- Feb 2023
- MarketLine
Annual MarketLine global games consoles industry profile covering the market size, competitive landscape and forecast data for market performance.
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Games consoles in the United Kingdom
- Feb 2023
- MarketLine
Annual MarketLine UK games consoles industry profile covering the market size, competitive landscape and forecast data for market performance.
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Sports equipment in the United Kingdom
- Feb 2023
- MarketLine
Annual MarketLine UK sports equipment industry profile covering the market size, competitive landscape and forecast data for market performance.
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Sports equipment industry profile: Global
- Feb 2023
- MarketLine
Annual MarketLine global sports equipment industry profile covering the market size, competitive landscape and forecast data for market performance.
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Movies and entertainment in the United Kingdom
- Nov 2022
- MarketLine
Annual MarketLine UK movies and entertainment industry profile covering the market size, competitive landscape and forecast data for market performance.
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Movies and entertainment industry profile: Global
- Nov 2022
- MarketLine
Annual MarketLine global movies and entertainment industry profile covering the market size, competitive landscape and forecast data for market performance.
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Games software in the United Kingdom
- Oct 2022
- MarketLine
Annual MarketLine UK games software industry profile covering the market size, competitive landscape and forecast data for market performance.
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Practical perspectives
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ENTERTAINMENT SPORT AND MEDIA COMMUNITY
Crowdfunding and taxation
- 24 Aug 2018
- PDF (102kb)
Practical perspective on the taxation implications of raising funds through crowdfunding - raising money for projects through the principle of finding large numbers of small investors,
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Acting for popular music groups
- 14 Feb 2019
- PDF (158kb)
What makes acting for music bands different is the nature of the income, the manner in which it is paid and the scope for effective tax planning.
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ENTERTAINMENT SPORT AND MEDIA COMMUNITY
Creative tax credits in the UK for film production, television production and video game development
- 24 Aug 2018
- PDF (103kb)
This practical perspective explains what sort of projects qualify for creative tax credits and gives an overview of the relevant tax calculations.
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ENTERTAINMENT SPORT AND MEDIA COMMUNITY
Cast and crew – employment status and PAYE
- 06 Nov 2014
- PDF (877kb)
This practical perspective explains cast and crew employment status and PAYE deductions.
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ENTERTAINMENT SPORT AND MEDIA COMMUNITY
Theatre tax credits in the UK
- 15 Feb 2019
- PDF (201kb)
This practical perspective relates to theatrical producers operating through a Limited Company, wishing to undertake production work through a UK company.
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ENTERTAINMENT SPORT AND MEDIA COMMUNITY
Film tax relief in the UK
- 24 Aug 2018
- PDF (109kb)
This practical perspective sets out some of the considerations to bear in mind when making a film tax relief claim.
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ENTERTAINMENT SPORT AND MEDIA COMMUNITY
Successful royalty audits for auditors
- 14 Feb 2019
- PDF (224kb)
A royalty audit has the potential to cause disruption to the day-to-day activity of the licensee. Unlike a ‘normal’ statutory audit, a royalty audit involves three parties: the licensor (your client), the licensee (the party being reviewed) and the auditor (you).
Film
Cinema during COVID: death or diversification
- 04 Jan 2021
4 January 2021: The pandemic has hit the cinema industry hard, particularly the major chains. But breaking away from the blockbuster multiplex model could breathe new life into the sector.
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ENTERTAINMENT SPORT AND MEDIA COMMUNITY
Merchandising and film promotion – keep the faith
- 05 Jan 2015
A recent application by a retro bag selling company from Manchester to register a trade mark based on the traditional Northern Soul logo and the words "Keep The Faith – Northern Soul" has been refused by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO).
Music
ENTERTAINMENT SPORT AND MEDIA COMMUNITY
The performance royalty dispute
- 27 Mar 2014
Arguments about whether the American radio industry should pay artists a performance royalty when their records are broadcast on terrestrial radio remain unresolved as the radio industry seeks to reduce the existing copyright royalties paid to songwriters and music publishers.
Theatre
The tax credit lifeline as theatres shut down
- 16 Dec 2020
- Mark Rowland
With London moving into tier four lockdown, the theatre sector was delivered another blow at what would usually be one of its busiest periods.
Thriving as a NED during COVID-19
- 18 Jun 2020
19 June 2020: What do non-executive directors (NEDs) need to know about working effectively during the pandemic?
ENTERTAINMENT SPORT AND MEDIA COMMUNITY
Helpsheet: theatre tax credits in the UK
- 23 Nov 2014
Theatre tax credits commenced from 01 September 2014 and offer theatrical producers operating through a limited company incentives to undertake production work through a UK company.
eBooks
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Special classes of taxpayers
- 2021
- Malcolm James
- Spiramus
- Taxation of Small Businesses
This chapter covers the schemes, reliefs and special rules pertaining to classes of taxpayers not covered elsewhere in this work. This includes the Construction Industry Scheme and rules for small businesses, charities and various types of occupations.
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Industry guides
The ICAEW Library & Information Service has compiled a series of industry guides. You'll find a package of information on each sector, including links to market research reports, statistics, trade bodies and trade journals. The guides also provide details of key players reports, market reports and mailing lists, which ICAEW members and ACA students can order through the website or from the library enquiry team on +44 (0)20 7920 8620 or library@icaew.com.
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Film industry
- Research guide
- Nov 2020
- ICAEW Library and Information Service
Guide to researching the film and television industry. Quick links to trends, forecasts, market research, regulations, statistics and useful organisations.
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Music industry
- Research guide
- Sep 2022
- ICAEW Library and Information Service
Guide to researching the music industry. Quick links to trends, forecasts, market research, regulations, statistics and useful organisations.
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Sports industry
- Research guide
- Jan 2023
- ICAEW Library and Information Service
Guide to researching the sports and sporting goods industry. Quick links to trends, forecasts, market research, regulations, statistics and useful organisations.
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Theatre industry
- Research guide
- Jan 2021
- ICAEW Library & Information Service
Guide to researching the theatre industry. Quick links to trends, forecasts, market research, statistics and useful organisations.
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Video games industry
- Research guide
- Mar 2023
- ICAEW Library and Information Service
Guide to researching the video game and interactive media industry. Quick links to trends, forecasts, market research, statistics and useful organisations.
Articles and books in the ICAEW Library collection
The ICAEW Library & Information Service holds a print collection of over 45,000 books and around 160 current professional journals. For information on borrowing books from the Library please contact us or see our guide to book loans.
The taxation of small businesses, 2023-24
- 2023
- M. James
- Spiramus
A practical, single-volume guide to all aspects of direct taxation of small businesses. The authors clearly explain the relevant legislation, and offer practical advice on how to minimise clients' tax liabilities and avoid common pitfalls. This latest edition incorporates changes arising from the Finance Act 2023. The special classes of taxpayers chapter covers some specialist areas, including: Construction Industry Scheme (CIS); farmers; actors, musicians and entertainers; barristers; breweries and licensed premises; doctors and dentists; solicitors; charities; housing associations.
All you need to know about the music business (10th edition)
- 2021
- D.S.Passman
- Penguin
Whether you're a musician or songwriter, an agent or a manager, this is an essential guide to everything you need to know about the music business, covering aspects such as picking a team of advisors, the business side of record deals, song-writing and music publishing, advanced copyright concepts, motion picture music and royalty calculations.
Business entrepreneurship for filmmakers: making a living as a creative artist in the film industry
- 2020
- C.Haine
- Routledge
From creating a business model, dealing with taxes and funding, finding and managing clients, networking, investing, cashflow, and planning for the long term, this book provides real-world, pragmatic advice on navigating a freelance film career.
Sports governance handbook
- 2019
- K.Carpenter
- ICSA Publishing
A practical handbook which explains the main governance principles in sports organisations, explores challenges facing the sector and looks at developing areas, from finance and funding to ethics and culture.
Sport: law and practice
- 2019
- G. Treverton-Jones
- Law Society
This in-depth book gives practitioners the arguments and references necessary to advise all types of governing bodies and participants in sport (including players, clubs, agents or commercial partners) with an essential understanding of their legal position and provides students with a full grounding in sports law. Includes information on taxation of sports organisations and tax and financial planning for individual athletes.
Employment status: a tax guide
- 2019
- D.Kirk
- Claritax Books
This book guides the reader through the extensive and apparently contradictory case law on employment status. The special cases section includes information on the entertainment, sport and media sector, farming sector, legal sector and healthcare professionals.
Drafting agreements for the digital media industry
- 2016
- A.Williams
- Oxford University Press
An essential handbook for the law and business of digital media, offering a practical approach to contracts and documentation. Contains sections on commercial and legal themes, acquisition and development, licensing and distribution.
Sportspersons
- 2015
- S.Arnold
- Wolters Kluwer
Tax digest on the taxation of athletes and sportspeople. Contains sections: residence and domicile; trading versus hobby; service companies; employees including (directors); and non-resident sportspersons performing in the UK. Includes worked examples.
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Useful links
Selected links to entertainment, sport and media related news, guidance, statistics and reports.
Accounting for digitally distributed content
- EY
Guidance on accounting considerations for entities that have adopted the guidance in ASU 2019-02 - Improvements to Accounting for Costs of Films and License Agreements for Program Materials, under US GAAP.
Accounting for football clubs
- ICAEW Library and Information Service
Accounting for sports clubs is a specialist area that requires expertise and an understanding of the industry. On this page you can access a range of articles, books and online resources providing quick links to practical guidance and background knowledge.
Accounting for the film and broadcast media industry
- ICAEW Library and Information Sevice
Accounting for the film and broadcast media industry is a specialist area that requires expertise and an understanding of the sector. On this page you can access a range of articles, books and online resources providing quick links to practical guidance and background knowledge.
Accounting for typical transactions in the football industry
- PwC
PWC report providing practical insights into the application of IFRS in the football industry. The report considers the typical financial reporting challenges faced by many football clubs, highlighting the relevant guidance and providing an example solution.
Charities SORP example accounts
- Charity Commission
Example charity accounts for an Arts Theatre Trust company which is operating a theatre and related activities. The charity has opted to prepare its accounts using FRS 102 and following the charities SORP (FRS 102).
Paying the Price: The sixth ISM Brexit report
- Independent Society of Musicians (ISM)
A report from the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) on the impact of Brexit on musicians and the music sector. This comprehensive report, which is the first of its kind following the UK’s departure from the EU, uses testimony from over 400 musicians and those in the music industry who have worked in Europe since January 2021. The data was gathered from an open survey of the music sector which was promoted by the ISM.
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