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.
PCAOB Registration Matters: Winning Institutional Allocators with Credible Opinions
Pension funds, endowments, and fund of funds managers cut straight to the chase: “Does your auditor carry PCAOB registration?” Your answer decides whether you advance to due diligence or get politely escorted to the exit.
PCAOB vs. AICPA Standards: Which Applies to Your Fund…
Your accountant mentions PCAOB standards. Your lawyer talks about AICPA GAAS. Your investors want clean financials. And you’re sitting there thinking: What’s the difference, and why should I care about PCAOB versus AICPA standards?
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.
How Many PCAOB-Registered Firms Are Around and Why
Here’s a fun fact that might surprise you: The number of PCAOB-registered firms auditing broker-dealers has plummeted over the past 15 years — a dramatic shake-up in an industry that many assume stays static.
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.