How Modern Accounting Software Solves the Problem

Here’s how the right accounting software streamlines the process:

1. Real-Time Budget Tracking

As edits, effects, and other post-production services evolve, so do the associated costs. Our system gives finance and production teams real-time visibility into budget vs. actual spend   at both macro and micro levels. No more waiting for spreadsheets to be updated or chasing down cost approvals.

2. Vendor and Contractor Management

Post-production often involves a network of freelancers, studios, and specialist service providers. Our solution centralises contracts, payment terms, and invoice tracking in one place, ensuring timely payments and compliance with negotiated terms.

3. Automated Approvals and Workflow Integration

With configurable workflows, you can automate approvals for purchase orders, change requests, and cost adjustments   reducing bottlenecks and keeping your team focused on delivery, not admin.

4. Integrated Royalty and Revenue Management

Post-production is not the end of the financial story. Our software helps manage post-release royalty payments, content monetisation tracking, and revenue sharing agreements, with automated reporting and audit-ready transparency.

5. Data-Driven Reporting and Forecasting

With Dynamics 365 and Power BI integration, decision-makers gain access to live dashboards and performance insights across multiple productions. This empowers finance and production leads to make informed decisions faster, reduce waste, and forecast with confidence.

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Why Choose Creative Total Media

We understand that media and entertainment accounting isn’t just about numbers   it’s about enabling creativity with clarity. Our mission is to eliminate complexity and bring cohesion between your financial and operational teams under a single, secure Microsoft platform.

Our deep sector experience allows us to anticipate the unique challenges of post-production accounting, and our tailored implementations ensure a solution that fits your workflow, not the other way around.

Whether you’re managing an independent documentary or a high-end drama series, we help you regain control over post-production finances and future-proof your accounting processes.

Ready to streamline your post-production process and take control of your financial data?
Contact Creative Total Media today to schedule a free consultation and see how our Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions can transform your post-production accounting.