Specialist accounting for Australia’s film, TV and creative industries.

business advisory

Count Out Loud understands the unique financial rhythms of production — from development financing through to distribution. The team at Count Out Loud works alongside producers and production companies to build sustainable business models, structure deals, and plan for growth. Whether you’re scaling from your first feature to a slate of projects or expanding into international co-productions, the team develops tailored strategies that align with your creative ambitions.

compliance & structuring

The team has managed production budgets across film, TV, and creative industries and helped clients claim Producer Offset claims for Australian productions. Count Out Loud handles QAPE tracking, Producer Offset and PDV Offset applications, SPV structuring, financial statements, income tax returns, BAS lodgements and ATO compliance — all with deep knowledge of Screen Australia requirements and state funding body obligations. From sole trader freelancers to multi-entity production groups, keeping you compliant so you can focus on the creative.

virtual cfo

Every production needs a finance function, but not every production needs a full-time hire. The Virtual CFO service provides dedicated financial advisory support — handling cash flow forecasting, cost reporting, budget-to-actual tracking, payroll and crew payments, investor reporting, and completion guarantor requirements. As Xero Platinum Champion Partners, leveraging cloud-based tools for real-time financial visibility across your productions.