VAT Fundamentals for Film & TV

About Course

Course 3 of the Cashier Series

VAT training for film and TV can be daunting, but understanding how to handle invoices, exemptions, and compliance is essential for anyone working in production finance. This specialist course breaks VAT down in a clear, practical, and industry-specific way, giving you the confidence to process transactions correctly, track reclaims, and prepare for audits.

Whether you’re a cashier, accounts assistant, or production accountant, this course provides real-world examples, case studies, and interactive exercises to help you apply VAT principles to your day-to-day work. Building on the foundations from earlier courses in the series, it gives you the tools to manage VAT efficiently, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure compliance across any type of production.

Next in the series: Building Your Foundation in Production Cashiering

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What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise VAT on receipts and invoices – Learn how to check for compliance before processing claims.
  • Handle VAT exemptions & zero-rated transactions – Understand which purchases qualify and how to record them.
  • Avoid common VAT reporting mistakes – Reduce errors that could lead to audits or incorrect reclaims.
  • Prepare for a VAT inspection – Ensure your records and documentation are HMRC-compliant.
  • Apply VAT knowledge to real-world production finance – Use case studies and practical scenarios to reinforce learning.

Course Content

VAT Essentials for Film and TV

  • Introduction to VAT in Production
    01:58
  • Valid VAT Receipts and Invoices
    02:12
  • Recognising VAT on Receipts and Invoices
    01:41
  • Mid-Way Quiz
  • Handling VAT Exemptions, Zero-Rated, and Out-of-Scope Transactions
  • Case Studies in Production VAT Handling
  • Preparing for VAT Audits
    01:52
  • VAT Essentials Wrap Up
    01:32
  • End of Course Quiz

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