CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR TAX & FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS

Entertainment Industry Accounting (Self-Study Video)

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QAS Self-Study
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Overview
Credits
CPE Credits
1 Credits: Accounting

Course Description

A number of accounting standards are targeted at the entertainment industry, requiring businesses to follow specific rules for license agreements, the buildout of cable systems, film costs, music licensing, and more. Entertainment Industry Accounting covers these accounting requirements, along with related presentation and disclosure topics, with the intent of clarifying how specific transactions are to be handled. This course covers the accounting for broadcasting, cable television, films, and music.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the circumstances under which a license agreement is recognized in the accounting records of a broadcaster.
  • Specify the requirements for capitalizing interest when building out a cable television system.
  • Cite the characteristics of the various costs incurred during the production and release of a film.
  • Describe the indicators that point toward the impairment of a film asset.
  • Specify the proper accounting for a record master.

Course Specifics

Course ID
1223573VID
Revision Date
January 20, 2022
Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Compliance information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

CMA Notice: Western CPE makes every attempt to maintain our CMA CPE library, to ensure a course meets your continuing education requirements please visit Insitute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Course Instructor

Steven M. Bragg Headshot
Steven M. Bragg, CPA

Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 70 business books. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast. Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and an auditor with …

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Kelen Camehl Headshot
Kelen Camehl, CPA, MBA

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 120 courses (300+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics.  His courses are available for purchase from many online CPE providers including the AICPA.  Kelen also remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam.  He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s “Journal of Accountancy”. Kelen has nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He …

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Entertainment Industry Accounting (Self-Study Video)

CPE CREDITS
1 Credits: Accounting

$70.00

Icon_Self-Study
QAS Self-Study
Icon_Level
Overview
Credits
CPE Credits
1 Credits: Accounting

Course Description

A number of accounting standards are targeted at the entertainment industry, requiring businesses to follow specific rules for license agreements, the buildout of cable systems, film costs, music licensing, and more. Entertainment Industry Accounting covers these accounting requirements, along with related presentation and disclosure topics, with the intent of clarifying how specific transactions are to be handled. This course covers the accounting for broadcasting, cable television, films, and music.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the circumstances under which a license agreement is recognized in the accounting records of a broadcaster.
  • Specify the requirements for capitalizing interest when building out a cable television system.
  • Cite the characteristics of the various costs incurred during the production and release of a film.
  • Describe the indicators that point toward the impairment of a film asset.
  • Specify the proper accounting for a record master.

Course Specifics

Course ID
1223573VID
Revision Date
January 20, 2022
Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Compliance information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

CMA Notice: Western CPE makes every attempt to maintain our CMA CPE library, to ensure a course meets your continuing education requirements please visit Insitute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Course Instructor

Steven M. Bragg Headshot
Steven M. Bragg, CPA

Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 70 business books. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast. Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and an auditor with …

Steven M. Bragg, CPA Read More »

Kelen Camehl Headshot
Kelen Camehl, CPA, MBA

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 120 courses (300+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics.  His courses are available for purchase from many online CPE providers including the AICPA.  Kelen also remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam.  He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s “Journal of Accountancy”. Kelen has nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He …

Kelen Camehl, CPA, MBA Read More »

Entertainment Industry Accounting (Self-Study Video)

CPE CREDITS
1 Credits: Accounting

$70.00