ACCOUNTING
Scott worked in several Chartered Accounting firms in Brisbane before leaving to pursue a career in the music industry. After a few twists and turns he was hired at Secret Service Artist Management & Dew Process Recordings and worked for the next six years as the in-house accountant. Working under the Business Manager, Scott was responsible for all of the debtors and creditors management, book keeping, preparation of the Income Tax Returns, Business Activity Statements (BAS) and various other business and regulatory related functions for Powderfinger, The Grates and Yves Klein Blue as well as Dew Process Recordings whose acts included the likes of Sarah Blasko, Bernard Fanning, The Living End, The Grates, Whitley, The Panics and Yves Klein Blue. During his time at Secret Service, he also worked as the book keeper on the Powderfinger / silverchair “Across the Great Divide” Tour.
Scott now works as a freelance music accountant and has recently joined the Footstomp Music team working with their artists as well as his own growing Brisbane and interstate client base.
Scott can provide the following services for your music business:
Book keeping (including invoicing, debtor monitoring and payment of suppliers if required)
Preparation and lodgment of Income Tax Returns
Preparation and lodgment of Business Activity Statements (BAS)
Preparation of touring, recording and general cash flow budgets
Advice on setting up the correct entity structure, business registration requirements
as well as other general business matters.
Scottie is first and foremost a music fan. Beyond that, he is a very experienced music business accountant and an extremely talented video director. All of these things make him a perfect addition to the Footstomp Music team.
All work carried out by Scott Maughan will be invoiced to him directly. Scott operates as a sole trader under the ABN: 55 456 731 020.