The advisory group is pleased to welcome Adam Edelshain to his new role as Chair. Adam is a former PwC Director and is now Business Director at MediaSense, a global marketing and media advisory firm.

On his appointment, Adam said: “I am delighted to take on the role of Chair for the advisory group, especially alongside Jai. Watching him lead the group over the past year has been invaluable, and I hope to carry that legacy forward into the New Year and beyond.”

Outgoing Chair Jai Vora expressed his support, saying “Adam is a tremendous asset to the advisory group and has greatly contributed to the community’s event planning, particularly in supporting ICAEW’s initiatives.”

The advisory group and ICAEW staff extend their gratitude to Jai for his outstanding leadership and continued support.

A warm welcome to James Cunningham, Jason Shaw, Jenny Smale and Graham I Smith, who have recently joined the advisory group. We are thrilled to have them on board.

Are you a professional working in the entertainment, sport and media industry? Shape the future of the profession by contributing your expertise to the ICAEW Entertainment, Sport & Media Community advisory group.

If you feel this opportunity fits with you then please contact Samuel Edwards (samuel.edwards@icaew.com) for further information. Please note that there are limited spaces available.

ICAEW and the advisory group want to extend their thanks to all Community members who were able to join us across the various webinars and events in 2024, as well as provide us with feedback as to what they would like to see in the future.

We would also like to express our gratitude to those who engage with our newsletter. We hope that this continues to be of value to you and we look forward to bringing you more in the New Year. If there is anything that you wish to feedback, share or write, please contact Samuel Edwards (samuel.edwards@icaew.com) for further information.

Creative tax credits: an update

27 November 2024, 13:00 - 14:00

Join us for our final webinar of the year as we revisit creative tax credits and reflect on how these reforms have shaped the industry since the passing of the legislation earlier this year and introduction of new legislation in the Spring Budget 2024.

In this webinar, the speakers will cover:

• The new AVEC/VGEC rules, along with the transition process and timelines
• The additional information form and new requirements effective from April 2024
• The new IFTC rules and guidance for submissions
• Key considerations for producers and advisors before submitting a claim

Our speakers include:

• Jai Vora, Partner, Creative Industry Tax Reliefs, Film & TV, Theatre, Digital & Content, SLRV
• James Green, Finance Director, House Productions
• Alice Williams, Technical and Policy Adviser, Creatives Industries Relief, HMRC
• Peter Atkins, Creative Relief Case Consultant, HMRC

Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with our expert panel during the Q&A session at the end of the presentation.

Global entertainment, sport and media outlook: 2024

During this webinar, we were joined by Clive Reeves, UK Sports Leader PwC, Daniel Bunyan, Partner, PwC and Stephanie Claxton, Senior Manager, PwC, who provided an overview of the industry throughout 2023 as well as analyse the strengths and weaknesses which will in turn set the scene for the year ahead in 2024.

The future of football

We were delighted to chat with Tim Williams, CEO, Oxford United F.C., Kieran Maguire, Presenter, The Price of Football Podcast and Stephanie Hilborne OBE, Chief Executive, Women in Sport, all of whom delighted delegates with their unique insights on football finances and the future of the sport, as well as a Q&A from the audience.

AI in the entertainment industry – what you need to know

During this discussion, we were joined by AI experts Tim Carter, Ecosystems & A.R.T. and Ian Pay, ICAEW who looked at the role of AI within the entertainment industry, what accountants need to be aware of and what tools are available.

As we move closer to the end of the year, the Communities team, in collaboration with the advisory group, is actively preparing more engaging content for the upcoming year. We have carefully reviewed your feedback from past events and are planning new sessions to address the topics you've highlighted.

Please note, these plans are subject to change and not yet confirmed.