We understand that your top priority as a film producer or accountant is to receive the QAPE producer offset without delay. A film audit is complex and unique as no two productions are alike. This is why you need experienced film audit professionals to help you manage the submission process without stress and without wasting time.

At Rosenfeld Kant, we have over 10 years’ successful film audit experience on hundreds of productions that include Bondi Rescue, Mao’s Last Dancer and Jack Irish. We can help you avoid delays in the audit process that hold up your offset payment and cost you unnecessary interest on your finance.

Further, our close working relationship with POCU at Screen Australia means we can receive prompt answers to unusual questions without your audit timeline being affected.

Finally, our QAPE Audit Framework is a streamlined and structured process, developed in order to anticipate and remove all obstacles to prompt payment of your rebate.

In this three-part series, our aim is to provide the information you need to breeze through your next film audit. This first article focuses on the advantages of working with an experienced audit professional.

What you need for your QAPE producer offset
Film auditing is highly specialised so it’s imperative to put in place a professional audit team with the knowledge and experience to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process. You need an auditor who:

  • is known for their client commitment and excellent service;

  • understands QAPE rules and conditions that can maximise your offset;

  • knows how to meet strict compliance guidelines;

  • can help establish your SPV;

  • can recommend a good production accountant, then seamlessly coordinate with them to achieve the outcomes you need;

  • can assist with introductions for film finance and provide accurate QAPE opinions to secure your funding;

  • brings a ‘big picture’ perspective that extends to offering advice on other business and individual financial matters associated with the production; and

  • minimises interruptions during the audit period that are so distracting for you and your team.

Importantly, specialist film auditors also offer valuable insights on film production accounting, including advice on:

  • asset protection structures to safeguard your interests;

  • minimising your taxation obligations;

  • efficient financial management; and

  • compliance and taxation matters for employing non-Australian cast and crew.

Developed over more than a decade, Rosenfeld Kant’s QAPE Audit Framework provides this breadth and depth of service and more, and our focus is squarely on your need to receive your producer offset without delay.

Next Step
To find out more about our Film Services Division team, our QAPE Audit Framework and how we partner with Australian producers or production accountants on movies, documentaries and TV series, large and small, please contact Tamara Kay: (02) 9375 1200 or tamara@roskant.com.au

 

The information (including taxation) contained within this document is of a general nature only and neither represents nor is intended to be personal advice on any particular matter. Rosenfeld Kant and Rosenfeld Kant Wealth Advisors strongly suggests that no person should act specifically on the basis of the information in this document, but should obtain appropriate professional advice based on their own personal circumstances.

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