Recreation & Entertainment Accounting
Serving Venues, Attractions, Events & More
Operating a recreation & entertainment business is a high-wire act. Between ticketing, programming, staffing, sponsorships, concessions, and ever-shifting demand, there’s little bandwidth left to decode the financials. That’s where Straight Talk CPAs steps in.
Whether it’s a performing arts venue, a multi-site family entertainment center, a sports complex, or a live events producer, our team delivers
accounting,
tax, and
advisory services built to keep operations sharp and margins healthy in a fast-moving market.
You Run the Show—We’ll Manage the Money
Our CPAs speak the language of recreation and entertainment. Admissions and memberships, sales and amusement taxes, revenue sharing, concessions and merch margins, event settlements, and dynamic pricing aren’t side notes—they’re the levers that make or break performance. We help maintain compliance and profitability without getting bogged down in spreadsheets.
We provide:
- Accurate and timely bookkeeping—even during peak season.
- Tax strategies that support your long-term growth.
- Timely Financial reports that make decision-making simpler.
- Technology to streamline your back-office operations.
Work with accountants who understand recreation economics from end to end. Straight Talk CPAs help unlock the financial potential of venues, attractions, and live event operators. Our specialized services deliver strategic tax planning, real-time performance insights, and proper control—so businesses can focus on memorable experiences while we focus on the bottom line.
Elevate results with CPAs who bring clarity, industry context, and strategic guidance. From arenas and theaters to theme parks and trampoline parks, we help businesses drive measurable efficiency through modern systems, clean reporting, and expert advice. Grow the brand and footprint with confidence, supported by advisors who understand entertainment finance.
Protect margins with tailored tax strategies designed for entertainment and recreation—whether a promoter, facility operator, franchise group, or nonprofit venue. We minimize liabilities, leverage credits and incentives, and structure entities for long-term stability and succession.
Don’t leave credits unclaimed or deductions overlooked. Our precision-driven prep ensures compliance across sales and amusement taxes, multi-state activities, touring and event income, and revenue splits. Entertainment-specific knowledge informs every return.
Gain senior finance leadership without the full-time overhead. Our virtual CFOs provide cash flow forecasting, pricing strategy, show-by-show and season planning, and operational oversight tuned to fluctuating attendance and event calendars. From new location feasibility to programming mix modeling, we’ve got it covered.
Stay in command with tech-enabled
bookkeeping built for busy operations. We handle the numbers so businesses can focus on guests and fans. From reconciling daily box office and POS sales to managing vendor payouts and settlements, records stay accurate, current, and decision-ready.
Why Recreation Clients Choose Straight Talk CPAs
- Deep industry experience: We understand variable schedules, multiple revenue streams, complex settlements, and jurisdictional compliance—and we’re ready for it.
- Flexible, virtual support: We serve operators nationwide using cloud systems for real-time visibility and collaboration.
- No fluff, just facts: Expect straight answers, practical guidance, and clear strategies that leaders can act on.
From Turnstiles to Tallies—We’ve Got You Covered
Imagine seeing exactly what comp tickets cost, how promo codes affect yield, or catching a dip in per-caps before it hits the P&L. That’s the kind of visibility we deliver. Straight Talk CPAs goes beyond reports—we help businesses make better business calls in real time.
What Clients Say About Straight Talk CPAs
Straight Talk CPAs helped us clean up multi-venue reporting, standardize settlements, and improve cash forecasting during peak season. Their industry knowledge saved us time and money.
Noha Taylor, Multi-venue Entertainment Operator
Partnering with Straight Talk CPAs gave us clarity on pricing, concession margins, and tax compliance across states. We rely on their advice year-round.
