Accounting & Bookkeeping ยท KBLI 90001

Accounting Services for Content Creators & Influencers

Professional bookkeeping for YouTubers, influencers, and digital creators. Manage multi-platform revenue, endorsements, and affiliate with neat financial reports.

What usually goes wrong

  • Multi-Platform Revenue

    Revenue from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Patreon, affiliate, and brand deals must be consolidated.

  • Payments in USD

    AdSense and affiliate networks pay in USD, requiring conversion and exchange difference recording.

  • Endorsement Contract Tracking

    Deals with brands have different terms (one-time payment, milestone, royalty) that must be recognized correctly.

What we do

  1. 01

    Consolidated Revenue Report

    Compiling monthly revenue reports from all platforms in one consistent format.

    • Total income clear
    • Trends visible
    • Accurate tax planning
  2. 02

    USD to IDR Recording

    Setup of USD revenue recording with BI exchange rate on payment date and exchange differences.

    • Revenue accuracy
    • Tax compliance
    • Audit ready
  3. 03

    Endorsement Management

    Tracking endorsement contracts from offer to payment for proper revenue recognition.

    • No deals missed
    • Timely invoicing
    • Cash flow visibility

How we work

  1. 01

    Revenue Source Mapping

    Identify all income sources: AdSense, endorsements, affiliate, membership, super chat, merchandise, and other platforms.

  2. 02

    Multi-Currency System Setup

    Configuration of USD revenue (AdSense, Patreon) recording with daily BI exchange rate, including handling exchange differences.

  3. 03

    Creator Expense Categorization

    Identify and setup expense accounts: equipment, software subscription, internet, production transportation, team (editor, thumbnail designer), and studio.

  4. 04

    Endorsement & Contract Tracking

    Monitoring system for brand contracts from negotiation, deliverables, invoicing, to payment including barter deals.

  5. 05

    Reporting & Tax Planning

    Preparation of monthly profit/loss statements and optimal tax strategy (norm vs bookkeeping, PT formation timing).

Related regulations

  • SAK EMKM

    SME Accounting Standards

    Simplified reporting framework for SME-scale content creators.

  • PSAK 23

    Revenue

    Revenue recognition from various sources: AdSense, endorsements, affiliate, membership.

  • PER-16/PJ/2016

    Net Income Calculation Norm (NPPN)

    Alternative income tax calculation for creators with turnover below IDR 4.8 Billion.

If the tax office starts asking questions

The team that keeps your books and files your taxes also stays with you through an SP2DK, an audit, an objection and an appeal.

How we handle tax disputes

Frequently Asked Questions

How to record AdSense revenue in USD?

AdSense revenue is recorded as income on the date payment is received in the bank account using the BI (Bank Indonesia) exchange rate on that date. If there are exchange differences between the estimate when Google issues the invoice and the rate when received, the difference is recorded as exchange gain/loss income/expense. We help setup automatic recording templates for this.

Are barter endorsements (goods/services) taxable?

Yes. Goods or services received as endorsement compensation are still considered income tax objects. The reported value is the fair value of the goods/services at the time received. For example, if you receive a smartphone worth IDR 15 million as barter, that value is income that must be reported. However, you can also record the goods as assets or expenses according to their use.

What expenses can be deducted from content creator income?

Deductible expenses include: production equipment (camera, microphone, lighting, computer), software and subscriptions (Adobe, Canva Pro, editing tools), internet and phone costs, transportation for shooting/attending events, team salaries (editor, thumbnail designer, manager), studio/co-working space rent, props for content (food ingredients for food review, skincare for beauty review), and marketing costs. Make sure to keep transaction proof and usage records for tax purposes.

When should content creators form a PT or CV?

Considerations for forming a business entity usually arise when: (1) Net income is high enough (progressive individual income tax rates 30-35% are heavier than corporate income tax 22%), (2) There is brand cooperation requiring official invoices and business NPWP, (3) Want to separate personal and business assets, (4) Need access to business banking facilities. We can analyze the break-even point when entity structure becomes more tax-efficient.

How to record revenue from Shopee/Tokopedia Affiliate?

Marketplace affiliate revenue is recorded as sales commission in the period when commission is received. Platforms usually provide monthly commission reports that can be used as recording basis. This commission is taxable income (can be final 0.5% if included in SME, or general rate). We help setup link performance tracking and data consolidation from various affiliate platforms.

How do accounting services improve operating cost efficiency?

Accurate, timely financial reports help you spot cost leakage, monitor margins by product or service, and make data-based decisions.

Can financial reports be accessed in real time?

Yes. We use cloud accounting systems so you can monitor cash flow, profit and loss, and business performance from anywhere.

How do you ensure reports are ready for external audits or banks?

Reports are prepared with clear documentation and traceable transaction data.

Tell us about your business

Send your line of business, rough annual turnover, and what is going wrong. We reply on WhatsApp.

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