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Supporting alternative investment firms for over 30 years with a team of 30 plus. Offering audit, tax, and consulting.
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Experience that speaks for itself.
Our team at Michael Coglianese CPA, P.C. includes former regulators and Big Four professionals who are often asked to speak on industry panels. We understand both the technical and practical sides of the alternative investment industry, which allows us to meet the highest professional standards while maintaining the accessibility and attention of a boutique firm.
Our client relationships are built on our reliability, care, and deep industry knowledge. Every engagement is handled by seasoned professionals who communicate clearly and deliver on time. That’s how we serve you, so you can focus on your core business.
Serving Clients Across Five Continents
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How We Can Serve You
Accounting
Here for you, for any question, at an affordable price.
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Audits & Assurance
Big Four caliber audits.
Always delivered on time.
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NFA Regulatory Compliance & Consulting
Expert advice to help you navigate every detail.
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Tax Preparation
Seasoned professionals optimizing your tax position.
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Our Clients
Our clients in the alternative investment industry range from start-ups to established firms, turning to us for our deep expertise and reliable service. We understand the regulations, reporting standards, and expectations unique to each sector, and we always deliver on time.
Futures Industry
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- Commodity pool operators & futures funds
- Commodity trading advisors
- Introducing broker, swaps & forex
- Future commission merchants
Hedge Fund & Securities Industries
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- Broker Dealers
- Hedge Funds
- Registered Investment Advisors – Custody
Cryptocurrency Industry
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- Cryptocurrency funds
- Cryptocurrency traders
- Cryptocurrency miners
Not-For-Profit
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- Charities
- Associations
- Religious organizations
Industry News
April Showers Bring Compliance Powers
April has not handed alternative managers one sweeping mandate. It has handed them five directional clues, which is the more useful outcome if you know how to read them.
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Decoding Your K‑1 Form: Line‑by‑Line Guide for First‑Time Investors
The K-1 form exists because partnerships don’t pay their own taxes. You do. The form reports your share of the fund’s income, deductions, credits, and other tax items directly to the IRS.
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Understanding GAAP vs. Tax Basis Financial Statements for Partnerships
GAAP versus tax basis for partnership financial statements is a decision that sits upstream of everything: reporting to investors, having a successful audit or tax prep, and if your compliance calendar runs clean.
Beyond “Clean Opinions”: Why Speed and Insight Now Define a Great Hedge Fund Audit
So what separates a hedge fund audit that checks a box from one that moves your business forward? Two words: speed and insight. Here are five reasons why.
The Hedge Fund Startup Compliance Checklist You Didn’t Know You Needed
A hedge fund startup needs owners assigned to every obligation, documented evidence that work got done, and a review cadence that catches problems in March instead of December.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: How Boutique CPAs Become Strategic Allies for Emerging Hedge Funds
Boutique CPAs build a master calendar that pulls audit, tax, investor reporting, and regulatory deadlines into one view. They pre-wire the data so you aren’t reconstructing datasets from scratch every quarter.
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Lincolnshire Office
Michael Coglianese CPA, P.C.
300 Tri State International
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Lincolnshire, Il. 60069
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