Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Music Industry Accountants & Business Advisors
We are a leading provider of accounting, business management, and taxation services for the music and entertainment industry. With over 30 years of experience and offices in London, Stockholm, and Los Angeles, we combine international expertise with local insight to serve artists, labels, and entertainment businesses globally. Our exclusive partnership with Y Royalties enhances our royalty services through data-driven solutions.We advocate for fairer industry practices, having contributed to parliamentary hearings and shaped streaming royalty policies. Our team works behind the scenes to ensure clients remain creatively focused and financially confident, managing finances, royalties, and corporate structures with precision and discretion.
Services
Touring Business Services
Audit
Tax
Royalty Accounting
Business Management
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of specialized experience in the music industry.
- Our international presence spans London, Stockholm, and Los Angeles.
- We advocate for fairer streaming royalties and industry policy reform.
- Our exclusive partnership with Y Royalties delivers cutting-edge royalty solutions.
- We combine technical precision with personalized, artist-centric service.
Services
Touring Business Services
We provide dedicated business management for touring artists, handling day-to-day finances, budgeting, and compliance. Our team ensures seamless financial operations, allowing artists to focus on performances. With global expertise, we manage cross-border tax requirements and cash flow forecasting to maximize financial efficiency.
Royalty Accounting
In partnership with Y Royalties, we offer royalty audits, data analysis, and rights management. Our services ensure accurate royalty collection, identify revenue opportunities, and resolve discrepancies. We specialize in reconciling complex royalty statements from global streaming platforms and traditional distribution channels.
Tax Advisory
Our tax team specializes in UK, Swedish, and US tax frameworks, offering compliance, planning, and dispute resolution. We handle cross-border tax residency, withholding tax relief, and international structuring to minimize liabilities while ensuring adherence to evolving regulations like Making Tax Digital.
Audit Services
We conduct statutory and voluntary audits for music industry clients, including labels, publishers, and touring businesses. Our approach aligns with International Auditing Standards, focusing on risk identification, compliance validation, and operational improvements to strengthen financial governance.
Business Management
We offer comprehensive business management for entertainment entities, covering accounting, payroll, and corporate structuring. Our services include financial reporting, contract advisory, and strategic planning to support growth while maintaining compliance with industry-specific regulations.
People
Colin Young
Founder & Director
Colin founded C C Young in 1998 and has championed fair artist compensation, advising on industry policy and parliamentary hearings. His expertise in music economics drives our advocacy for transparent royalty systems.
sa Sandberg
Director, Sweden
sa leads our Stockholm office, combining legal expertise with a passion for music. She focuses on ensuring artists financial compliance and peace of mind, specializing in cross-border tax and business management.
Karen Bennington
Director
Karen oversees business services, prioritizing client relationships and operational excellence. With over two decades in music industry finance, she specializes in touring logistics and corporate structuring for artists and labels.
Questions
What services does CC Young offer?
We provide accounting, business management, tax advisory, royalty accounting, and audit services tailored to the music and entertainment industry.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we support clients globally from offices in London, Stockholm, and Los Angeles, with expertise in cross-border tax and compliance.
How does CC Young handle royalty management?
Through our partnership with Y Royalties, we offer royalty audits, data analysis, rights management, and transaction services to maximize revenue transparency.
What makes CC Young different from other accountants?
We specialize exclusively in the music industry, combining technical expertise with advocacy for fairer artist compensation and industry reform.
Can you assist with tax compliance in multiple countries?
Yes, our team handles UK, Swedish, US, and international tax compliance, including residency planning and double taxation relief.
How do you support touring artists?
We manage touring finances, including budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and compliance, ensuring artists focus on performances without financial stress.
