Beyond the Balance Sheet: How Boutique CPAs Become Strategic…
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.
Hedge Fund Audit Requirements: 2026 Checklist for Fund Managers
Our team of ex-Big Four auditors and former regulators delivers certified hedge fund audits under GAAP standards, covering everything from financial statement verification and internal controls testing to Form PF, CFTC reporting, and NFA-registered audits.
Clean Audit, Faster Capital Raise: Accelerating Hedge Fund Launch…
You can be ready to trade and still not be ready to raise. Ask any emerging hedge fund manager who’s been there, and they’ll tell you the same story.
Love Is in the Air: Asset Managers Are Falling…
Markets are moving fast, and whether you’re tokenizing funds, loading up on gold, or closing billion-dollar deals, none of it matters if your books, compliance, and tax filings can’t keep up.
From Fear to Fund Launch: Addressing Hedge Fund Founders’…
Surround yourself with people who’ve walked other founders through this exact fund launch process. And if you want a CPA team that’s been in the trenches, Michael Coglianese, CPA, is a good place to start.
How to Prepare for NFA Audit: Documentation and Best…
An NFA exam doesn’t have to derail your quarter. Firms that treat compliance as an ongoing discipline rather than a pre-audit fire drill tend to breeze through these reviews.
Choosing Between Delaware and Cayman: Entity Formation Fundamentals for…
Emerging managers launching hedge, private equity, or real estate funds typically have two choices with entity formation: Delaware or the Cayman Islands. Your decision shapes tax obligations, regulatory requirements, investor perception, and operational costs.
’Tis the Season for Leverage, Loopholes, and Loaded Questions
Crypto is inching closer to the mainstream — the CFTC just greenlit Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as margin collateral, while the IRS is finally closing a long-popular reporting loophole.
November to Remember: Shutdowns, Showdowns, and Tokenized Takedowns
We were reminded in November that disruption is the only constant — whether it’s another government shutdown looming, traditional finance embracing blockchain, or legendary investors like Michael Burry once again sounding the alarm.