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.
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.
What Is the PCAOB and Why It Matters to…
Think the PCAOB only polices public companies? In reality, its standards drive audit quality across hedge funds, CTAs, and broker‑dealers, giving savvy managers a compliance edge.
Michael Coglianese, CPA, P.C., Grows HQ and Leadership to Deliver Big‑Four Expertise…
Relocation to Lincolnshire, IL, and the addition of seasoned audit and client-experience directors expand the firm’s capacity, technology, and client-first support […]