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.
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 2026 Schedule
Date & Time
Details
Format
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Monday, Saturday
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
No Mtg. Jan 19, Feb. 16. 2 Make-Up Meetings TBA
This hybrid section is made up of In-Person and Remote instruction.
International Students: This hybrid section is considered in person for immigration purposes.
Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLADodd Hall 167
Lecture
Mon Jan 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLADodd Hall 167
Lecture
Mon Jan 19, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLADodd Hall 167
Lecture
Mon Jan 26, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLADodd Hall 167
Lecture
Mon Feb 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLADodd Hall 167
Lecture
Sat Feb 7, 2026
10:00AM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLADodd Hall 167
Lecture
Mon Feb 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 16, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 23, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 16, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLADodd Hall 167
This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…
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