Inside the Fast-Paced World of Production Accounting With Chuck Hurley

You need a little faith to work in production payroll.

Jobs come and go, schedules shift, and there are no guarantees. That can be scary, especially when you’re starting out. But Chuck Hurley made the leap almost 15 years ago… and he’s never looked back.

In this episode of Beyond the Budget, Bishop Porter talks to Chuck Hurley about how he got his start in production accounting and built a steady career in the industry. Chuck shares how his success came from being present, asking questions, and learning through experience.

Key insights from this episode:

• Why adaptability matters more than perfection
• How production payroll has evolved since COVID
• Advice for anyone starting out in entertainment accounting

Chapters:

(00:00) Meet Chuck Hurley

(01:22) Landing a job on your favorite TV show

(03:59) The fast-paced nature of production accounting

(04:56) How COVID changed production accounting

(07:24) Advice for aspiring PAs

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