Services Provided
Barlevi & Co. is a boutique accountancy firm that provides a hands-on highly personalized level of service, for both individuals and companies working in the media, entertainment and music industries, as well as real estate. Set forth below is a list of services that our firm provides.
I. Business management
The firm’s core sector of business involves providing a specialized brand of services to our clients – which is often referred to as “business management”.
This entails providing a comprehensive day-to-day (very hands-on) set of services for high net worth individuals and companies – generally in the entertainment and allied media industries. The range of our business management services is extensive; and includes:
- Cash Flow management and budgeting.
- Financial planning and resource allocation.
- Bill paying, banking and cash receipts; plus file maintenance & record archiving,
- Contemporaneous bookkeeping and accounting.
- Coordination of insurance policies and coverage.
- Consulting on major asset transactions; such as the procurement, dispositions and related financings of real estate and business interests.
- Payroll management and tax reporting.
- Income tax and various business tax and compliance filings.
- Estate, trust and gift planning.
- Planning and consulting on marital finances and related matters.
II. Consulting to Small Businesses
There are numerous challenges facing small businesses in today’s fast-paced competitive climate. There are a number of areas where we assist the small, closely-held (family run) business, including negotiating leases and business loans; budgeting and margin analysis; cash management with a focus on a prudent deployment of business capital; human resources including consulting with management on key personnel contracts and compensation arrangements; plus general problem solving.
Our knowledge and diverse experience allows us to provide well-crafted yet easily-executed solutions. We recommend strategies conducive with objectives to guide one’s business in a profitable direction. Whether working with start-up companies, assisting recently merged organizations to achieve harmony; or, providing existing companies with organizational advice, our team has the skills, background and experience to support companies in reaching the next level.
III. Tax Management Services
Almost every business transaction or investment decision is driven by tax implications and, therefore, it is imperative to have expert tax advisors working for you. As tax professionals, we take a hands-on approach to working with our clients to ensure that compliance requirements are timely fulfilled, while also exploring every opportunity to minimize their tax burdens.
We specialize in the servicing the needs of both companies and individuals with international tax issues; and, also, businesses and professionals involved in real estate, media, the entertainment and performing arts industries.
IV. Entertainment Industry Accounting and Consulting:
The firm and its personnel have many years of experience serving as consultants and accountants to companies and individuals in the entertainment and media industries, including music, film, plus commercial and post-production.
We offer a broad range of services - providing accounting and business management for musical performances and artists tours; plus, assisting in managing the collection of royalties, profit participations and deferred compensation.
Our role for small businesses in these industries includes that of both outside accountant and key advisor. We provide services that range from taxation and financial statements to negotiating 3rd party agreements, designing and implementing income and cash flow forecasts, break-even models and business plans.
V. International Accounting and Taxation:
We are a proud member of KS International, a conglomerate of independent accounting firms located around the world. Each member has a complete knowledge and understanding of the local culture, which is pivotal in setting up and managing new businesses. In joining with KSI, we are able to broaden our firm’s scope of services, by offering clients advice or quality referrals on international taxes, audits, funding proposals, plus matters relating to nationality and immigration, offshore structures, trade and transfer pricing, and more.
