Business Details
Expert Royalty Auditing & Accounting Services
Bevis & Co Chartered Accountants & Co Chartered Accountants was founded over 25 years ago by Chris Bevis & Co Chartered Accountants & Co Chartered Accountants, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the music and entertainment industries. Our core expertise lies in royalty auditing, where we have conducted nearly 2,000 audits across music, film, book, and computer games sectors, uncovering 250 million in underpayments. We specialise in providing tailored financial solutions for the entertainment industry, supported by our sister company, Music Business Associates, which handles general accounting and business management tasks. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with rigorous analytical skills to deliver precise audits, structured licensing agreements, and strategic financial advice. With a client base spanning artists, publishers, record companies, and producers globally, we maintain enduring relationships built on trust, transparency, and results-driven service.Our director oversees every audit personally, ensuring meticulous attention to detail while our dedicated team manages compliance, data analysis, and reporting. We pride ourselves on our ability to navigate complex royalty structures and resolve disputes amicably, maintaining industry relationships while maximising client returns. Our track record includes work with iconic names like Eric Clapton, The Clash, and Sony Music, underscoring our position as world-leading royalty auditors. We operate with a clear focus on our core competencies, delivering cost-effective, actionable insights that clients rely on for financial clarity and growth.
Services
Royalty Auditing
Music Royalties
General Practice
Tour Accounting
Licensing Audits
Highlights and features
- We have conducted nearly 2,000 royalty audits uncovering 250m in underpayments.
- Our director personally oversees every audit with industry-specific expertise.
- We maintain long-term relationships with top-tier clients like Sony Music and Eric Clapton.
- Our sister company handles general accounting, allowing focused royalty audit services.
- We resolve disputes amicably while maximising financial returns for clients.
What people say
Professional outfit
Leading royalty auditors
Efficient and high quality audit
Premier service
Exemplary attention to detail
Services
Royalty Auditing
Our royalty auditing service identifies underpayments in music, film, and publishing sectors. We analyse licensing agreements and financial records to ensure accurate royalty distributions. Clients benefit from our industry expertise and proven track record recovering 250m in unpaid royalties globally.
Music Royalties
Specialised management of music royalty streams for artists, publishers, and record companies. We audit contracts, reconcile payments, and optimise revenue from recordings, publishing, and digital platforms. Our clients include major labels and independent creators worldwide.
General Practice
Comprehensive accounting solutions including tax compliance, business planning, and succession strategies. Delivered through our sister company Music Business Associates, these services support entertainment industry clients with tailored financial management and advisory expertise.
Tour Accounting
Detailed financial oversight for live music tours, including budgeting, expense tracking, and profit reconciliation. We ensure accurate revenue distribution among stakeholders while identifying cost-saving opportunities. Clients like Primal Scream rely on our meticulous approach to complex tour finances.
Licensing Audits
Verification of licensing agreement compliance across international markets. We audit digital, physical, and broadcast licensing to ensure proper royalty calculations. Our work with Sony Music and Beggars Group demonstrates our ability to resolve cross-border licensing disputes efficiently.
People
Chris Bevis
Director
Founder of Bevis & Co Chartered Accountants & Co Chartered Accountants & Co with over 25 years' experience in entertainment finance. Qualified as a chartered accountant in 1975, he previously worked at Deloitte and Chrysalis Group. Specialises in royalty auditing and strategic financial solutions for global music industry clients.
Questions
What industries do you specialise in?
We focus on music, film, book publishing, and computer games industries for royalty auditing and financial services.
How do your royalty audits work?
We analyse licensing agreements and financial records to identify underpayments, then negotiate resolutions while maintaining business relationships.
Can you help international clients?
Yes, we serve clients globally, with experience in UK, US, European, and Australian markets.
What makes you different from other auditors?
Our deep entertainment industry knowledge, 25+ years' experience, and proven track record recovering £250m in royalties set us apart.
Do you offer general accounting services?
Through our sister company Music Business Associates, we provide complementary accounting, tax, and business management solutions.
