Personal Taxes for Independent Filmmakers and Media Artists

$25 | General Admission
$20 | Concessions and Community Partner Members
$15 | Cineworks Members

A presentation and Q&A on personal tax accounting for independent filmmakers, by Sherrill Sirrs Inc.

This two-hour workshop will cover essential details of record-keeping, form filling and smart accountancy for DIY accounts, bookkeepers and accountants, describing important differences in approach. A 30 minute presentation will be followed by in-depth Q&A.

Topics covered will include:

Accountancy Status
GST/PST
Keeping Records & Forms
Bookkeepers vs Accountants
Project Accounting

This workshop will be especially useful for artists working on a project basis, but applicable to accountancy for all practitioners paid as self-employed proprietors.

This workshop does not cover accounting for incorporated businesses. As the tax cycle for such organizations is flexible, a separate workshop will be arranged later in the year for this purpose.

Sherrill Sirrs, CMA (CPA, CMA).
Finding a niche market and possessing a love for the entertainment industry, Sherrill began working with independent filmmakers, media artists and television producers in 1997. Her practice is made up of primarily film-related clients and with dozens of film credits to her name, you can pretty much ask her anything about film financing and production accounting.

Please note: access to membership discounts can be obtained with a Cineworks General Membership ($40 annually). Please call 604-685-3841 for details, or come to an orientation at our Howe Street location (see cineworks.ca/attend#events for bi-weekly schedule details).

Accessibility
This presentation space is wheelchair accessible. Accessible washrooms are available in the immediate vicinity.