Media Clips

2025 Accounting and Tax Updates in Film and Television

Episode Summary

As entertainment leaders prepare for 2026, here is what to know about film and television industry trends, regulatory changes, technology, deal activity and more. This episode of the Media Clips podcast is hosted by GHJ’s Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff, who is joined by a panel of experts across GHJ’s practices.

Episode Notes

In the episode, discussion surrounds:

• Federal, state and local tax developments shaping year-end planning for studios, production companies and entertainment executives, covered by GHJ Entertainment Tax Expert Dan Li and GHJ SALT Practice Leader Frances Ellington Gutierrez
• International tax updates from film credits to digital taxes and transfer pricing, as well as how to plan for international production in 2026, explained by GHJ International Tax Expert Andreas Koller
• The evolution of finance departments in entertainment, including the latest trends in integrating technology, AI and outsourcing into accounting practices, covered by GHJ Client Accounting and Advisory Service Practice Leader Arna Erazo
• Market trends in the entertainment sector and expectations for increased capital availability in 2026, described by GHJ Transaction Advisory Services Practice Leader David Sutton
• Updates to GAAP accounting, covered by GHJ Audit and Assurance Expert Dan Landes
• Lastly, Ilan discusses considerations and best practices for profit participation audits going into 2026

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