Regulated Investment Companies

The nature of regulated investments make these organizations particularly sensitive to critical reporting requirements and deadlines to investors and regulators alike. The Financial Services Group at WithumSmith+Brown understands the challenges that you face. We dedicate expert resources that provide proactive, timely support to put our clients in a position of strength.

Services to regulated investment organizations include:

Audit

• Compliant reporting and other regulatory reporting (in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States or International accounting standards).
• Audit of financial statements including review of annual filings with the SEC
• Audit the quarterly holdings of investments, in accordance with Rules 17f-1 and 17f-2
• Performance attestations
• Review of semi-annual reporting to shareholders
• Review post-effective amendments to registration statements and proxy filings
• Internal control reviews

Tax

• Compliance with Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code
• Preparation of excise tax returns
• Preparation of federal and state tax returns (including K-1 reporting)
• Preparation of federal and state tax returns for the general partner and investment advisor
• Review of required dividend distribution calculations
• Prepare partner allocations
• Provide proactive ongoing advice on tax issues specific to investment companies
• Assistance with IRS and State tax audits