Sports and Entertainment Accounting

People affiliated with the sports and entertainment industry turn to Bankes Planning Associates to coordinate their business and personal financial activities. Our goal is to relieve you of the responsibilities relating to these activities and enhance your revenue growth, while leaving you more time to put into your athletic and creative careers.

Our clientele include recording artists, actors, athletes and models. Our services are well suited for veterans, but we can also tailor our management services to accommodate those up-and-coming stars, too. Our program is customized to meet your needs. From bill-paying and budget assistance to becoming directly involved in all your financial decisions – Bankes Planning Associates delivers the experience to assist you throughout your career.

Bankes Planning Associates maintains long-term relationships with our clients – even long after their careers on the field or on stage have ended. Our professional staff dedicates itself to delivering the highest quality of professional service to our clients.

Income tax considerations will factor largely into all of your financial plans. We have the experience and knowledge of tax laws and will plan your finances to pay only your fair share of income taxes. After all, it’s not what you make, it’s what you keep that counts!

Our services to athletes and entertainers include:

Lead or assist in all contract negotiations Identifying and procuring licensing, sponsorship and merchandise opportunities Preparation of all federal, state and local income tax returns Budgeting and cash management Reviewing royalty activity and conducting royalty examinations, when necessary Insurance and risk management and implementation Investment management and policy Preparation of periodic financial reports Retirement planning andCoordination of banking relationships

Bankes Planning Associates has been certified by the National Football League Players Association ( NFLPA). Their program, the first of its kind by any professional sports organization, pre-selects and pre-screens a diverse group of financial advisors. Only advisors who pass a thorough background check and are registered with a state or federal agency “make the cut”. NFLPA Registered Financial Advisors are educated about the specific needs and unique benefits of NFL Players.

We offer FREE initial consultation for business owners. Please call us today at 727-328-2900 to schedule a mutually convenient appointment.

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