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I am working on fleshing out some changes to a business plan for a new build that were requested by my lender and CPA.

My lender and the CPA are setting up accounts have never dealt with a theater startup before and are asking about a prelim or basic Chart of Accounts. They're afraid we might miss something specific to a theater and asked me to contact any theater owners with experience and ask.

I have done financials for departmental work in a larger corporation and had to review relevant accounts that pertained to my department or location but never had to setup for an entire company or a theater.

Can anyone give me some direction or a list and explainations of accounts they used with accounts for both the startup and general operations? Especially things that would be specific to a theater?

Thanx

Here's what we have:

Revenues:
Box Office
Concessions
Miscellaneous
Games

Cost Of Revenues:
Film Rental/Booking Charges
Cost Of Concessions

Operating Expenses:
Salaries - Managers
Wages - Theatre
Wages - Janitorial
Bonuses And Commissions
Payroll Taxes/FICA
Employee Benefits
Advertising
Advertising Co-Op
Advertising Directory
Advertising Posters & Trailers
Promotions
Insurance - Property & Casualty
Lease
Lease - % Rent
Lease - Cam & Insurance
Real Estate Taxes
Taxes & Licenses
Personal Property Taxes
Bank Charges
Janitorial Supplies
Miscellaneous
Film Transit
Security Services
Repairs - Building & Grounds
Pest Control
Landscaping & Snow Removal
Repairs & Maint - HVAC
Repairs & Supplies - Equipment
Field Services - Other
Field Services - Projection
Projection, Sound & Screen
Field Services - MIS
Office & Theatre Supplies
Telephone
Utilities