5 Audit-Readiness Mistakes New IBs and FCMs Make in…
Nobody registers with the NFA and then sits around thinking about the exam.
Generalist CPA vs. NFA-Specialized CPA: When the Switch Pays…
Swapping the accountant who certifies your pool’s annual report is a formal event, not a quiet swap.
Red, White, and Due: Five July Updates for Alternative…
Most of what moved in July was Washington rearranging its own calendar.
How Long Does a Hedge Fund Audit Take?
The deadline for delivering audited financials is 120 days from your fiscal year-end.
What Documents Do You Need for a Hedge Fund…
“We’ll paper the valuation later” is how a February audit becomes a June one, and we’re pressing harder on this than ever before.
Why Hedge Funds Need a PCAOB-Registered Auditor
Pick your auditor before audit season starts. The good ones fill up, and once you’re scrambling in the new year, your options narrow fast.
Don’t Log Off for Summer: Five Must-Follow June Updates
June has a way of stacking regulatory deadlines right when everyone’s already half checked out for the summer.
Broker-Dealer Compliance Made Simple With Monthly Net-Capital Reviews
Michael Coglianese CPA, P.C. has worked inside broker-dealer and alternative-fund books for more than 30 years, so we treat net capital as a monthly operating discipline rather than a year-end event.
What Is an Introducing Broker and What Are Its…
The NFA defines an introducing broker, or IB, as a person or organization that solicits or accepts orders for futures, forex, commodity options, or swaps without accepting customer money or assets to support those orders.