CA and CPA qualified creative-industry specialists — content creators, film and TV, and entertainment businesses since 2012.
Count Out Loud provides tax advisory, business structuring, compliance and Virtual CFO services for content creators, film and TV productions, and creative businesses across Australia. The firm holds Xero Platinum Champion Partner status since 2016 — fewer than 1% of Xero partners in Australia reach this level. Services include Producer Offset and QAPE claims for screen productions, and specialist accounting for YouTubers, TikTokers, podcasters and digital creators.
Carmel and the team have been completing my tax returns over the past 5 years. Friendly and efficient service. Very knowledgeable across different sectors and all done via email too!
Amazing and collaborative even at the consultation stage.
I can not recommend Count Out Loud highly enough.... make everything easy and fun to deal with too! Thanks guys....
Carmel has been doing the accounting for our small business for more than 5 years! Her passion, personability and support has made EOFY time a breeze. Thank you Carmel, stay amazing!
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Having a few things ready before your first conversation will save time and help your accountant give better advice sooner.
List your income sources
Every platform you earn from — YouTube, OnlyFans, TikTok, Twitch, Patreon, brand deals, merch, etc.
Know your ABN status
Whether you have an ABN, are operating as a sole trader, or need to set one up for the first time.
Export payout records
Earnings summaries from each platform for the relevant tax year — screenshots or CSV exports both work.
Note deductible expenses
Camera gear, lighting, editing software, subscriptions, home office costs, internet and phone usage.
Flag any foreign income
Many platforms pay from the US or Ireland — overseas payments have specific Australian tax implications.
Find last year's return
If you've been earning more than a year, your previous return (or a note if it's unlodged) helps your accountant spot gaps.
Listing note. CreatorLedger lists publicly available information only. Confirm services, pricing and registration directly with the provider. Always conduct your own due diligence before engaging professional services. Check the TPB register before engaging any tax agent.