Business Details
Expert Royalty Auditing Services for the Entertainment Industry
Bevis & Co & Co Chartered Accountants have specialised in royalty auditing within the entertainment industry for over 25 years. Founded by Chris Bevis & Co & Co, our firm combines deep sector expertise with a focused approach to deliver precise financial oversight. We have conducted nearly 2,000 royalty audits across music, film, publishing, and gaming sectors, uncovering 250 million in underpayments. Our sister company, Music Business Associates, handles complementary accounting needs, allowing us to maintain singular expertise in royalty matters. With clients spanning major artists, publishers, and global record labels, we prioritise transparency, efficiency, and industry-specific knowledge.Our team manages compliance and data analysis, enabling Chris Bevis & Co & Co to lead audits directly. We operate from Epsom, Surrey, serving clients in the UK, USA, Europe, and Australia. Our reputation is built on resolving complex royalty disputes while preserving client relationships. We adhere to rigorous professional standards, ensuring accurate financial reporting and maximising returns for licensors.
Services
Royalty Auditing
Music Royalties
General Practice
Tour Accounting
Licensing Audits
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in entertainment industry accounting.
- Our team has completed nearly 2,000 royalty audits uncovering 250m in underpayments.
- We maintain exclusive focus on royalty auditing through our sister company structure.
- Our director personally oversees every audit engagement.
- We serve major international clients across music, film, and publishing sectors.
What people say
Very professional outfit
Leading royalty auditors
Delivered excellent results
Superb service
Trusted expertise
Services
Royalty Auditing
Our royalty auditing service examines licensing agreements and payment records to identify underpayments across music, film, and publishing sectors. We specialise in resolving discrepancies while maintaining business relationships. Our audits deliver actionable insights for licensors seeking accurate revenue recovery.
Music Royalties
We focus on music industry royalty structures, auditing record companies and publishers to ensure compliance with artist and writer agreements. Our expertise covers mechanical licenses, synchronization fees, and digital distribution royalties across international markets.
General Practice
Through our sister company Music Business Associates, we provide complementary accounting services including business planning, tax management, and financial reporting tailored to entertainment industry clients.
Tour Accounting
We manage financial reporting and budget oversight for touring artists, ensuring accurate revenue tracking and expense management across international venues and production partners.
Licensing Audits
Our licensing audits verify compliance with intellectual property agreements across music, film, and publishing sectors. We identify unreported royalties from distribution deals and joint ventures while maintaining commercial relationships.
People
Chris Bevis
Director
Founder of Bevis & Co & Co with over 25 years' experience in entertainment industry accounting. Qualified chartered accountant specialising in royalty auditing, previously worked at Deloitte and Chrysalis Group. Leads all audit engagements directly.
Questions
What specialist services do you offer?
We specialise in royalty auditing for music, film, publishing, and gaming sectors.
How long have you operated in this field?
Our team has over 25 years' experience in entertainment industry accounting.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we serve clients across the UK, USA, Europe, and Australia.
What audit results can clients expect?
We've uncovered £250 million in underpayments through our audits since 1995.
How do you maintain client relationships?
We resolve disputes collaboratively while preserving commercial partnerships during audits.
What makes you different from other firms?
Our exclusive focus on royalty auditing through dedicated sister companies.
Reviews (2)
Dominic F.
May 02, 2019
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Chris Bevis has an in-depth understanding of how companies in the music industry operate, both in the UK and internationally. He knows all the tricks of the trade and can go straight to where the under-accounting is hidden. He understands that clients these days want fast results at competitive prices, and he delivers.
Andrew Hellier
Sep 27, 2018
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Bevis and Co are our favoured partner for music related audit. Over many years they have provided a premier service delivering excellent results.
