Beyond The Budget
Beyond The Budget
Podcast Description
Real talk from production accountants about what it takes to keep a project on track. From budgeting to tax incentives, this series shares how the money side of production really works.
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The podcast focuses on essential topics within production accounting, highlighting the dynamic nature of budgeting, scheduling challenges, tax incentives, and adapting to unexpected changes, with episodes like 'Inside the Fast-Paced World of Production Accounting' detailing personal journeys and skills needed in the field.
Real talk from production accountants about what it takes to keep a project on track. From budgeting to tax incentives, this series shares how the money side of production really works.
In production accounting, no two days are the same. Budgets shift, schedules twist, and high stakes keep everyone on their toes. For Bishop Porter, that fast pace is exactly what makes the job exciting.
In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Alex George chats with Bishop Porter about her journey from traditional corporate accounting to the dynamic world of film and TV production accounting.
Key insights from this episode:
- How creativity influences the role of an accountant in entertainment
- Why connecting with a wide range of personalities matters
- How to thrive when priorities change at a moment’s notice
Chapters:
(00:00) Meet Bishop Porter
(01:31) How Bishop got started in production accounting
(02:28) Leaving corporate for the film industry
(03:17) Taking a leap to work on an indie film in Shreveport
(05:10) Blending creativity with numbers
(07:15) Skills needed in production accounting
(09:08) The difference between corporate accounting and production accounting
(11:16) Overcoming unexpected challenges
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