SERVICES

Every artist needs a business advisor who sees the big picture, but can manage the details.

Our firm has been working with professional artists and entertainers since 1979. We tailor our services to the specialized needs of musicians, bands, actors, songwriters, theatre troupes, producers, and directors. Working closely with your management team and attorneys, we help sort out the chaos of touring, monitor and manage your specialized tax needs, and ensure that your financial health is secure.

Our services include:

  • Business management services
  • Cash management
  • Estate and personal financial planning
  • Insurance evaluations
  • Royalty administration
  • Royalty audits
  • Music, film, and television audits
  • Tax compliance & planning
  • Tax withholding negotiations with government agencies
  • Foreign tax assistance
  • Tour accounting

BIOS

  • Arty Erk

"Just as no two acts are the same, I always strive to offer the highest standard of personalized and professional services to all my clients in the entertainment industry." - Arty Erk, CPA, Partner

Arthur Erk, CPA, is the partner-in-charge of royalty & royalty administration in the firm's Entertainment, Music, Media, & Sports practice.

Arthur brings more than 30 years of experience, including royalty compliance, consulting, and business management services to the entertainment industry. He joined Citrin Cooperman in November 2010.

Among the areas Arthur specializes in are tour accounting for touring groups, and royalty audits and administration for music publishers, writers, producers, actors, and record and film companies.

Arthur is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the NY State Society of CPAs. He graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Email

aerk@citrincooperman.com

Phone

212-697-1000

LOCATION

New York

529 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY 10017

TEL

212.697.1000

FAX

212.697.1004

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