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Production Accounting for Film and Television

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MGMT X 404.2

Learn what it takes to handle all the financial controls of a film and television production including setting up accounts and purchase orders, accurate reporting of finances, and knowledge of signatory guilds and unions.

Typically Available
Winter
Summer
Duration
As few as 13 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Cost
Starting at $960.00

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What you can learn.

Discover how to maintain all financial aspects of a film and TV production
Learn what it takes to oversee the finances of production functions such as budgeting and accounts payable
Understand other aspects of production accounting including industry software, insurance, and labor laws

About This Course

Responsible for maintaining financial controls and financial reporting of all production funds, the production accountant must provide timely and accurate reporting of the financial information that will enable the producers to maximize production values. This comprehensive course covers duties, including set up and oversight of all accounting functions (i.e., budgeting, cost reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, petty cash, purchase orders, BTL payroll, ATL payroll, per diem and banking) and knowledge of signatory guilds and unions. Other topics include related software; insurance; labor laws; and production tax credits, rebates and refunds. Guest speakers are included.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with basic production terminology and some accounting knowledge is helpful.

Winter 2027 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Monday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
411427
Fee:
$960.00
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UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Notes
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 4, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Mon Jan 11, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Mon Jan 18, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Mon Jan 25, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Mon Feb 1, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Mon Feb 8, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Mon Feb 15, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Mon Feb 22, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Mon Mar 1, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Mon Mar 8, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Mon Mar 15, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Mon Mar 22, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Lecture
Mon Mar 29, 2027
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood

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