Peter Klass

Peter Klass, CFE, has more than 20 years of entertainment accounting and audit experience. He specializes in profit participations, distribution and contract compliance of film and television programs. He also consults on disputes/litigations, profit sharing arrangements, and settlement negotiations on behalf of clients (talent, producers, investors, rights-holders, etc.).

Peter currently oversees profit participation audits and consultations at various studios, including Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate and HBO.

Prior to joining GHJ in 2009, Peter worked at Sony Pictures Entertainment where he managed issuance of profit participation statements and coordinating worldwide third-party audits.

Peter is a member of the Motion Picture and Television Fund and is a co-author of GHJ 2015, 2016 and 2017 entertainment and media whitepapers.

Peter is a Certified Fraud Examiner and is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in Sociology and Business Administration.