Entertainment & Gaming Accounting Services

Entertainment and gaming companies face increasing competition, particularly from online sources. At the same time, they have to maintain ongoing compliance with strict regulatory requirements.

As the business and regulatory landscape continues to evolve, rely on Friedman LLP’s accounting, tax and consulting services to help you navigate your strategic growth opportunities and maintain regulatory compliance.

Our seasoned entertainment and gaming advisors help you stay ahead of the curve as new markets emerge, credit markets change and regulations continue to evolve.

Who we serve:

• Entertainment companies
• Professional sports organizations
• Online/iGaming companies
• Casinos
• Horse racing organizations
• Racinos

Friedman's house advantage:

An A-team providing you with an intensive, unique level of partner attention and decades of experience in the entertainment and gaming arena.

Diverse expertise and specialized consulting in areas that include international tax; M&A; governance, risk and compliance; and cybersecurity.

Communication that's proactive, direct and respectful of your time. If issues arise, we work to resolve them quickly.

Collaboration internally and with your team to keep work on track and help you achieve your business objectives.

Network of contacts in banking and finance with resources to help you pursue your growth goals.

Insights, updates and perspectives from our thought leaders to keep you informed and updated.

Maximize your odds for strong financial performance today and tomorrow - connect with a member of the Entertainment & Gaming Services team, or contact us.

Friedman's accounting, audit, tax and consulting services help gaming and entertainment clients build and maintain a winning formula for financial success. Our suite of services includes:

Audit and Accounting:

• Audit and assurance services (public and private companies)
• Industry-specific accounting solutions (e.g., revenue recognition, etc.)
• SEC filing support for initial public offerings, reverse mergers/alternative public offerings and alternative raises
• Transactional and due diligence support
• Benefit plan audits

Tax:

• Federal, state and local tax compliance and planning
• International tax planning
• Tax provision assistance and preparation

Consulting:

• Legal and regulatory compliance risk - e.g., state gaming commission compliance; Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), AML, etc.
• Enterprise Risk Management Services (ERM) and value at risk assessments
• Anti-bribery and corruption assessments (FCPA/ISO 37001)
• SOX 404(a) and 404(b) ICFR "readiness" and/or assessment
• Internal controls assessment
• Internal audit (co-sourcing/outsourcing/transformation)
• IT audit and security
• Cybersecurity consulting services
• SOC 1 and SOC 2 reporting "readiness" and assessment
• Accounting policies and procedures
• Productivity and process improvement/performance management and reporting - e.g., tax workflow, performance dashboards, etc.
• Systems implementation, documentation and project management
• Board and audit committee advisory services