Many royalty auditors believe the ends justify the means and adopt an aggressive and confrontational style. We have a very different approach to our work which our clients understand and welcome.

We believe in taking a longer term view of our client’s relationships and understand they have a commercial value.

 




 
  We understand that successful artists depend on relationships that take years to develop and that the artist, manager, legal adviser, writer, publisher and record company need to work together to achieve long term critical and commercial success.

At Bevis and Co we always carry out penetrative and exhaustive audits but we also work hard to avoid harming these relationships.
 
  We know that a closely argued position based on meticulous research and preparation works better than bluster and threat - and that finesse is better than bluff.

We are proud of having conducted more than 300 successful royalty audits, without a single court case being the inevitable conclusion.
 
  We believe in being precise, economical and direct when we report to our clients.
 
  We make sure our clients are kept informed of progress and we work to budgets, seeking prior authorisation before exceeding any agreed limits.
 
  With 11 years on the commercial side (5 as Financial Controller of Chrysalis Records and 3 as Financial Controller of Sky) and 17 in private practice as a Chartered Accountant, our principal Chris Bevis has a unique blend of commercial and professional experience.