Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants for the Music Industry
We are a specialist accounting firm dedicated to serving the music and entertainment industry. With over 25 years of experience and offices in London, Stockholm, and Los Angeles, we provide tailored financial management, royalty accounting, tax advisory, and audit services to artists, labels, and entertainment businesses globally. Our team combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to advocating for fair artist compensation and transparency in royalty systems.We have played a pivotal role in shaping industry policies, including contributions to parliamentary hearings on streaming royalties, and maintain an exclusive partnership with Y Royalties for advanced data-driven solutions. Our approach prioritises long-term partnerships, precision, and a human-centric ethos, ensuring clients can focus on creativity while we handle financial complexities.
Services
Touring Business Services
Audit
Tax Services
Royalty Accounting
Corporate Structuring
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have 25+ years of specialist experience in music industry accounting
- International presence with offices in London, Stockholm, and Los Angeles
- Exclusive partnership with Y Royalties for advanced royalty data systems
- Pioneered the 270 deal to protect songwriters' rights
- Recognised as Billboard's Top Business Managers for four consecutive years
Services
Touring Business Services
We provide dedicated financial management for touring artists, handling day-to-day accounting, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting. Our team ensures seamless financial operations while artists focus on creative performance. Services include bank account management, invoice processing, and international tax compliance for global tours.
Royalty Accounting
In partnership with Y Royalties, we offer advanced royalty tracking, audit, and rights management solutions. Our data warehouse enables granular analysis of royalty income streams, ensuring accurate payments for labels, publishers, and artists across digital platforms and territories.
Corporate Structuring
We design bespoke corporate structures to maximise tax efficiency and protect assets for artists and entertainment businesses. This includes entity selection, cross-border tax planning, and compliance with evolving regulations like Making Tax Digital.
Audit Services
Our audit team delivers statutory and voluntary audits tailored to music industry clients, including labels and touring businesses. We work to International Auditing Standards, providing risk assessments and compliance checks while collaborating with Y Royalties for royalty-specific audits.
Tax Advisory
We offer specialist tax services for the music industry, covering UK, US, and Swedish tax jurisdictions. Services include personal and corporate tax planning, R&D relief claims, payroll processing, and representation during tax authority investigations.
People
Colin Young
Founder & Director
Music industry accountant and advocate with 25+ years' experience. Advised UK Parliament on streaming economics and pioneered the 270 deal to protect songwriters' rights. Leads C C Young's global strategy.
sa Sandberg
Director, Sweden
Tax lawyer specialising in cross-border compliance for artists. Focuses on ensuring Swedish clients maintain tax compliance while maximising income protection through strategic financial management.
Karen Bennington
Director
Led business services department for 15+ years. Specialises in touring financial management and client relationship development, ensuring artists receive tailored support throughout their careers.
Questions
What services does CC Young offer?
We provide touring business management, audit, tax advisory, royalty accounting, and corporate structuring services tailored to the music and entertainment industry.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we operate globally with offices in London, Stockholm, and Los Angeles, supporting artists and businesses across jurisdictions.
How do you handle royalty management?
We partner with Y Royalties to offer data-driven royalty tracking, audits, and rights management solutions for labels, publishers, and artists.
What makes CC Young different from other accountants?
We specialise exclusively in the music industry, combining 25+ years of experience with advocacy for fair artist compensation and innovative royalty systems.
Can you assist with tax compliance across multiple countries?
Yes, our team provides UK, Swedish, and US tax compliance services, including cross-border tax planning and double taxation relief.
