Accounting advice service

Understanding your finances is essential for long-term success as a songwriter or composer. The Ivors Academy Accounting Advice & Referral service offers Core and Professional members the opportunity to connect for up to 1 hour with financial advisors knowledgeable in music and entertainment industry queries.

Our accountancy advice service is provided by Prager Metis LLP.

Explore exclusive benefits with Prager Metis LLP, our trusted international accounting partner. Primarily specialising in music and entertainment, Prager Metis provide accounting, tax, business management, valuation, and advisory services from offices in London, New York, and Los Angeles. As part of your membership, Prager Metis will provide an initial consultation, free of charge for up to 1 hour, as well as a 10% discount on first year fees should you choose to engage their services.

Benefit from 1-to-1 guidance to discuss matters such as accounting, tax planning, business management, valuation and more.

How do I use this service? 

1. Understand the terms of use.

To get the best out of this service, make sure you read the terms of use below before using this service.

2. Have a basic understanding of the area of your query

To make the most of your 1 hour slot, knowing basic financial terms and understanding your finances will save valuable time and will give you the best chance of making the most of this service.

For an introduction on areas such as contracts, copyright, metadata and more, take a look at our career guides.

3. Ensure you have all the materials you need.

If your query involves statements, contracts or other documentation, make sure you have all the relevant files ready. Any information you can provide upfront will help an advisor understand your situation and decide the appropriate course of action.

4. Complete our accounting advice and referral service form.

Make sure you answer all the questions accurately and honestly. Give appropriate detail where necessary and make sure that you are stating clearly what your desired outcome from using this service will be.

Ivors Academy accounting advice and referral service form

Terms of use  

• Please allow 3-5 working days for your request to be processed plus additional time for advisor allocation. Allocation times can vary depending on the nature of the query and advisor availability – while time sensitivity of each query will be taken into consideration, this service may not be suitable for urgent queries.
• This service provides general accounting guidance and may not be suitable for reviewing full contracts or resolving complex legal disputes.
• There is no obligation for advisors to continue beyond the allocated 1 hour.
• Completion of the referral form does not guarantee a consultation, as all referrals are subject to advisor availability and capacity.
• Not all situations may be able to be resolved through this service. Members may be advised to seek independent accounting support outside the scheme if necessary.
• The Ivors Academy maintains the right to discount queries due misuse of this service from individuals.
• Each query is handled on a case-by-case basis.

After submitting your form, please allow for 3-5 working days for us to process your query and additional time for advisor confirmation and allocation. Please contact membership@ivorsacademy.com with any questions regarding this service.