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