Business management & accounting for the Music Industry

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Clarity, control, and confidence in your finances — built for artists, managers, and music companies.

Touring musicians Managers & labels Producers & DJs
Who we are

Built for Music.
Backed by Expertise.

We give artists, managers, and music companies clarity, control, and confidence in their finances.

Soundbook Financial is a business management and accounting firm built for the music industry — so you can focus on the music, not the numbers.

The money map

Where a music career's money actually comes from

Drag the timeline. Every stream below is one we track, reconcile, and make sure you're actually paid for — nothing slips through the cracks.

Royalties
Touring
01/ 06 income streams tracked
Royalties · MastersRecurring

Masters

Your recordings.

Money earned by the master recording itself — label and distributor payments, your master share of streaming, and neighbouring-rights income.

How we handle it

We register every release, reconcile each distributor and label statement line by line, and confirm the payout matches what's actually owed.

Royalties · PublishingRecurring + sync

Publishing

Your songs.

Songwriting income — mechanicals, performance royalties through your PRO, and sync placements in film, TV, ads, and games.

How we handle it

We make sure every work is registered and collected worldwide, chase down what's gone unclaimed, and track sync fees through to payment.

Touring · GuaranteePer show

Guarantee

The fee up front.

The fixed amount a promoter agrees to pay you for the show — win, lose, or sell out.

How we handle it

We check every deal memo against the offer, invoice the guarantee, and track that it actually lands in the account.

Touring · OveragesPer show · variable

Overages

Your share of the upside.

Your cut of ticket revenue once the show clears its costs — the backend on a strong or sold-out night.

How we handle it

We audit the box-office settlement on the night so your split is calculated correctly and nothing gets skimmed off the top.

Touring · TaxesPer territory

Taxes

Cross-border, handled.

Withholding taxes on foreign shows, Central Withholding Agreements for U.S. tours, and the foreign tax credits you can claim back home.

How we handle it

We file CWAs to lower up-front withholding, manage multi-currency income, and reclaim what you've overpaid across territories.

Touring · CrewPer tour

Crew

The people who make it happen.

Payroll for your tour manager, techs, and band — plus per diems, travel, and the day-to-day cash on the road.

How we handle it

We run tour payroll and per diems cleanly, so everyone's paid on time, on budget, and the books stay reconciled at load-out.

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What we offer

Everything your career's finances need

Six ways we keep your money working as hard as you do.

Strategic Business Planning

Grow smarter, not harder.

We help you set long-term financial goals, invest in new projects, and build a sustainable career with clear, actionable strategies.

Financial Oversight & Budgeting

Clarity at every step.

From tracking income and expenses to building budgets, we give you the tools and insight to make informed career decisions.

Royalty Tracking & Income Management

Get paid what you're owed.

We track and collect royalties from sales, streaming, publishing, and performance rights to ensure no revenue slips through the cracks.

Tour Accounting & Expense Management

Take the stress out of touring.

We manage tour finances — cash flow, per diems, expenses, and reporting — so you can focus on the stage, not spreadsheets.

U.S. Touring Support

Touring the USA? We make it simple.

We help set up US bank accounts, manage multi-currency income, and navigate CWA (Central Withholding Agreement) paperwork for upcoming tours.

Bill Payments & Accounts Payable

Simplify your day-to-day.

We manage invoices and incoming & outgoing payments with accuracy and transparency — keeping your business organized and your team paid on time.

What makes us different

More than accountants — we're music industry specialists.

Smarter accounting technology

We use modern accounting platforms and secure cloud systems — keeping your financial data organized, accessible, and protected from anywhere in the world.

Full transparency & access

Your financial data is always at your fingertips, with real-time access and clear, honest reporting whenever you need it.

Data you can trust

Safe, private, and protected. Your books stay secure while we deliver fast, accurate numbers you can act on.

Deep music-industry expertise

Real experience in music finance, tax, touring, and royalties — for touring musicians, DJs, producers, managers, promoters, and labels.

FAQ

Good questions, straight answers

The essentials
What is Soundbook?
Soundbook is a business management and accounting firm built for the music industry. We help artists and music companies gain financial clarity, control, and confidence — so they can grow their business and focus on the music. Our clients include touring musicians, DJs, producers, managers, promoters, and record labels.
What can I expect working with Soundbook?
  • Transparency — always know where your money is going, in real time.
  • Security — your data is safe, private, and protected.
  • Speed — fast, accurate reporting when you need it.
  • Expertise — deep experience in music finance, tax, touring, and royalties.
What tools does Soundbook use?
We run on modern, cloud-based platforms — so everything feels simple, seamless, and connected. Our toolkit includes QuickBooks, Dropbox, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Venn, Spark, and many more.
How does pricing work?
Our payment model is flexible and fair. We offer customized, commission-based structures with rates below industry standard — making professional support accessible without the heavy price tag. Simply put: we win when you win.
About business management
What does a business manager do?
A business manager handles the financial side of your career, so you can focus on your art while we build long-term strategies that keep your career sustainable.
How is a business manager different from a manager?
Manager — guides career strategy, opportunities, and creative direction.Business manager — manages money, taxes, and financial planning.Together, they grow your career and protect your earnings.
How can a business manager help my career?
  • Track income from streaming, touring, royalties, and merchandise.
  • Build budgets for recording, marketing, and touring.
  • Handle taxes and cross-border compliance.
  • Monitor royalty payments so you're paid fairly.
  • Handle invoices and all incoming and outgoing payments.
  • Provide clear reports and forecasts so you always know your cash flow.
Do I need a business manager?
If your career generates income from multiple sources — touring, royalties, merchandise, publishing — a business manager ensures nothing slips through the cracks. They protect your earnings, keep you compliant, and give you the clarity to focus on your art while planning for the future.

Make your music and money work together, seamlessly.

Let's talk about where your finances are — and where they could be.

Contact us
Get in touch

Let's build your financial clarity

Tell us a little about your work and where you'd like help. We'll get back to you within one business day.

Prefer email? Write us directly at contact@soundbookcpa.com