Accounting software for the entertainment industry

Accounting that runs the way productions run

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Send professional invoices the moment a deal closes, add online payment links, and automate reminders so receivables don't drift past a 60- or 90-day term. Recurring invoices handle retainers and ongoing licensing without manual re-entry.

Capture costs from set, studio, or the road

Shoots and tours generate receipts everywhere. Snap and upload them on the mobile app, tag them to the right production, and bill reimbursables straight back on the next invoice. Field teams sync seamlessly through the integration between Zoho Books and Zoho Expense.

See what's actually profitable

Go beyond a standard P&L with 70+ reports: profitability by production, revenue by title or client, cash flow, and spend by department. Make your next decision on real numbers, not gut feel.

Automate the work no one wants to do

Auto-send reminders, auto-categorize recurring costs, and auto-match bank transactions through direct bank feeds. Set the workflow once and let the busywork run itself.

Keep contracts and rights in one place

Store production agreements, talent contracts, licensing agreements, and tax records in a single repository. Set folder-level permissions, retrieve any document in seconds, and walk into an audit ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Zoho Books manage multiple productions or projects at once?
Yes. Tag every transaction to a project and run as many productions, tours, releases, or events as you need, side by side. Each gets its own budget, P&L, and profitability view.
How does Zoho Books handle payments to freelancers, crew, and talent?
Onboard contractors as vendors, raise purchase orders, record advances, and pay from one place. A self-service vendor portal lets them submit invoices and track payments, and withholding can be applied wherever it's required.
Is Zoho Books good accounting software for studios and content creators?
Yes. Whether you run a production studio or create content solo, Zoho Books tracks each project's budget, handles client and brand invoicing, and shows you what you actually take home. You get books that scale from a one-person operation to a full studio.
Can I track advances and recoupments for a project?
Yes. Record advances and prepayments, net them against revenue as it lands, and use project reporting to see exactly how far each title is from recoupment. No separate spreadsheet is required.
Does Zoho Books work for a business that earns in multiple countries?
It's built for it. Invoice in any major currency with automatic exchange rate gain and loss handling, and consolidate everything in your home currency. Multi-entity and regional tax setups can be achieved as you move into new markets.
Why choose Zoho Books over QuickBooks, Xero, or a generic tool?
Generic accounting tools treat every business the same. Zoho Books is the best accounting software for entertainment companies because it gives project-level profitability, contractor and advance management, multi-currency billing, and 70+ reports, all inside one connected suite (CRM, Projects, Expense, Inventory).
Is my financial data safe with Zoho Books?
Yes. Zoho Books is built on systems that meet ISO 27001, one of the world's most trusted security standards. Independent auditors regularly inspect how Zoho stores and protects data and confirm it holds up. From there, the controls are in your hands: you decide who on your team can see what with role-based access control. Furthermore, there is multi-factor authentication for all Zoho products. And because Zoho never sells your data or uses it for ads, your financial information stays yours alone.

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Accounting that runs the way productions run

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