The Rise of Digital Asset Funds: Audit Nightmares or…
So here’s the question we keep hearing from fund managers: Are digital asset funds an audit nightmare or a legitimate frontier worth exploring? The honest answer is both, depending on who’s handling your books.
Big Four Fees, Boutique Accounting Firm Touch: Can You…
Mid-tier firms started hiring away Big Four talent, building PCAOB-compliant processes, and investing serious capital in technology. Suddenly, funds your size found themselves getting partner-level attention AND institutional-grade audits — without choosing sides.
Crypto Fund? Get Audit‑Ready Valuation Models and Proof‑of‑Keys Verification
Here’s the cold truth: Your crypto fund must carry digital assets at fair value and explain precisely how you got those numbers. Auditors won’t accept “trust me, bro” valuations anymore.
Stressed About NFA Examinations? How Our Mock Audit Service…
Our mock audit service at Michael Coglianese CPA, P.C. stops that spiral before it starts. We run the full NFA examination playbook — examining documents, testing procedures, questioning staff — precisely how real examiners do it.
What Makes an Asset Level 1, 2, or 3?…
Come audit season, you need to defend every valuation with the right asset level classification, Level 1, 2, or 3, based on how observable your pricing inputs are.
Hedge Fund vs. Fund of Funds: Key Accounting Differences…
You may manage millions in alternative investments, but here’s a costly mistake many fund executives make: treating hedge fund versus fund of funds accounting like they’re identical twins when they’re more like distant cousins.
Launching a Fund: A Step-by-Step Guide with Expert Support
After walking hundreds of managers through this exact process, we’ve learned that launching a fund isn’t actually that complicated once someone shows you the right sequence.
7 Major Costs of Starting a Hedge Fund
Starting a hedge fund? Here is something you should know before taking the plunge: Most managers nail the investment thesis but completely blow the budget.
How PCAOB Scrutiny Is Raising the Bar for Broker-Dealer…
Seven in ten broker‑dealer audits failed PCAOB tests last year. Here’s what changes in 2025, and how a seasoned, PCAOB‑registered firm like Michael Coglianese CPA, P.C. keeps you ahead of the curve.