Recreation & Entertainment Accounting Services
Expert CPAs for Venues, Attractions, Events & Live Entertainment
Running a recreation or entertainment business is a high-wire act. Between ticketing, programming, staffing, sponsorships, concessions, and fluctuating demand, there’s little bandwidth left to decode the financials.
That’s where Straight Talk CPAs step in.
You Run the Show—We’ll Manage the Money
Whether you manage a performing arts venue, a multi-site family entertainment center, a sports complex, or a live events company, our team delivers accounting, tax, and advisory services designed to keep operations sharp and margins healthy.
Our CPAs understand the financial levers that drive this industry:
- Admissions, memberships, and ticket sales
- Sales and amusement tax compliance
- Sponsorships, concessions, and merch margins
- Event settlements and revenue splits
- Dynamic pricing and promo strategies
We help you stay profitable and compliant without getting lost in spreadsheets.
Unlock the financial potential of your venue or event operation. From strategic tax planning to real-time reporting, we deliver insights and control so you can focus on creating memorable experiences while we manage your bottom line.
Elevate results with CPAs who bring industry context and strategic clarity. From arenas and theaters to theme parks and trampoline parks, we drive measurable efficiency through modern systems, clean reporting, and expert advice.
Protect margins with tailored strategies for promoters, facility operators, franchise groups, and nonprofit venues. We minimize liabilities, leverage credits and incentives, and structure entities for stability and succession.
Don’t leave credits unclaimed or deductions overlooked. Our precision-driven prep covers sales & amusement taxes, multi-state operations, touring/event income, and revenue splits — all with entertainment-specific expertise.
Gain high-level financial leadership without the full-time overhead. Our virtual CFOs deliver expertise in cash flow forecasting and seasonal planning, pricing strategy and event profitability modeling, new location feasibility studies, and programming mix and ROI analysis.
Stay in control with
bookkeeping designed for busy operations. We manage everything from reconciling daily box office and POS sales to handling vendor payouts and event settlements, all while providing accurate, real-time reporting to support smarter, more informed decisions.
Why Entertainment Clients Choose Straight Talk CPAs
- Deep industry experience: We know variable schedules, multi-stream revenue, settlements, and complex compliance.
- Flexible, virtual support: Cloud-based systems give you real-time financial visibility anywhere.
- No fluff, just facts:
Expect straight answers, practical guidance, and clear strategies you can act on.
From Turnstiles to Tallies—We’ve Got You Covered
Imagine seeing:
- Exactly how comp tickets affect your revenue.
- Which promo codes are boosting yield — and which are draining it.
- A dip in per-cap spends before it hits your P&L.
That’s the level of insight we deliver. Straight Talk CPAs goes beyond reports — we help you make
faster, smarter business decisions 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.
Travis Grey, Live Events Producer
Ready to Simplify Entertainment Accounting?
Your focus should be on fans, guests, and audiences — not spreadsheets. Let us handle the numbers so you can run the show.
