3-Day Film Bookkeeping Training
Budget: $10,000 – $20,000 USD
I need a seasoned bookkeeper who can run an intensive, three-day remote course for one of our lead actors so he can speak credibly about the accounting scenes in our upcoming film.
Over the three live Zoom sessions you will walk him through:
• The core language and flow of basic bookkeeping—credits, debits, journals, ledgers, trial balances, month-end close, and the logic behind each step.
• The nuances of film production accounting such as handling petty-cash floats, purchase orders, cost reports, above-the-line vs. below-the-line coding, union payroll obligations, and hot-cost tracking.
Think of it as a crash course that combines solid fundamentals with industry-specific examples, anecdotes, and sample paperwork pulled from real productions. The actor is sharp but not a finance professional, so explanations must stay practical and story-driven while remaining technically correct.
What I expect from you
1. Live Zoom instruction, roughly 2½ hours per day, including Q&A and short practice exercises.
2. A concise slide deck and reference cheat-sheets we can print for on-set use.
3. A short knowledge-check at the end so we both know the material has landed.
4. Session recordings turned around within 24 hours so he can review overnight.
Preference will go to trainers who have balanced books on at least one feature or series and can share proof or a brief case study. If you are familiar with Movie Magic, SmartAccounting, or related tools, mention that in your proposal—it will help you stand out.
Timing is tight: filming starts in two weeks, so the training must happen next Monday–Wednesday. Please outline your approach, any prep you need from us, and confirm you are comfortable hosting via Zoom.
Over the three live Zoom sessions you will walk him through:
• The core language and flow of basic bookkeeping—credits, debits, journals, ledgers, trial balances, month-end close, and the logic behind each step.
• The nuances of film production accounting such as handling petty-cash floats, purchase orders, cost reports, above-the-line vs. below-the-line coding, union payroll obligations, and hot-cost tracking.
Think of it as a crash course that combines solid fundamentals with industry-specific examples, anecdotes, and sample paperwork pulled from real productions. The actor is sharp but not a finance professional, so explanations must stay practical and story-driven while remaining technically correct.
What I expect from you
1. Live Zoom instruction, roughly 2½ hours per day, including Q&A and short practice exercises.
2. A concise slide deck and reference cheat-sheets we can print for on-set use.
3. A short knowledge-check at the end so we both know the material has landed.
4. Session recordings turned around within 24 hours so he can review overnight.
Preference will go to trainers who have balanced books on at least one feature or series and can share proof or a brief case study. If you are familiar with Movie Magic, SmartAccounting, or related tools, mention that in your proposal—it will help you stand out.
Timing is tight: filming starts in two weeks, so the training must happen next Monday–Wednesday. Please outline your approach, any prep you need from us, and confirm you are comfortable hosting via Zoom.