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Hedge and Private Equity Funds

We understand that investment organizations and their related management company are particularly sensitive to critical reporting deadlines to investors. The Financial Services Group at WithumSmith+Brown helps organizations meet their goals with timely, responsive and proactive support. We are up-to-the-minute in financial reporting issues and regulatory requirements and standards where relevant. Our reliable, "no-surprises" approach makes us the firm of choice that helps many leading private equity firms and hedge funds reach a position of strength.

Some of the many services we provide to Hedge and Private Investment Companies include:

Audit

  • Annual audits of financial statements (in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States or International accounting standards)
  • Performance attestations
  • Regulatory compliance reporting

Accounting

Provide administrative services which include:
  • Partner allocations (based on tax and GAAP)
  • Calculation of performance results and incentive allocations
  • Computation of net asset values

Tax

  • 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
  • Preparation of partner allocations
  • Providing proactive ongoing advice on tax issues specific to investment companies
  • Providing assistance with IRS and State tax audits

Other Consulting

  • Structure assessment
  • Review of organizational/operational documents
  • Choice of entity
  • Incentive allocation arrangements
  • Valuation and due diligence services