Mutual Fund Auditing Services

 

Mutual Fund
Broker/Dealer
Hedge Fund
Surprise Custody Exams
Tax Consulting and Preparation

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) Verification



Contacts:
Chris Bellamy, CPA
Partner
440.250.8527 | Direct
440.835.8500 | Main
cbellamy@cohenfund.com


Peggy McCaffrey, CPA
Partner
440.250.8528 | Direct
440.835.8500 | Main
pmccaffrey@cohenfund.com


MUTUAL FUND AUDIT SERVICES
With varying market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements we understand the pressures and volatility that come with operating in the mutual fund arena. With the many moving parts of the industry, it takes a team approach to keep your fund company operating smoothly and focused on its shareholders. Our specialized team of auditors are committed to guiding you through the complexities of the audit process and are adept at handling all of the communications necessary to make your audit a success.

Whether your business is a newly-emerging mutual fund or a well-established fund family, we strive to provide the highest level of service and know-how to keep you compliant and thriving. In the mutual fund world, now more so than ever, change is inevitable. We are here to help you manage it.

Our Mutual Fund Services include:

  • Audit services for mutual funds including:
    • Multi-fund families
    • Multi-class structures
    • Newly established funds
    • Series trusts
    • Complex equity investment strategies
      • Long-short funds
      • Real Estate Investment Trusts
      • Complex derivatives
      • Fund-of-funds
    • Money-market, municipal income, fixed income funds
  • Tax return preparation and compliance
  • Seed audit services for newly-established funds
  • Assistance with annual excise dividend calculations
  • Assistance with semi-annual and N-Q filings
  • Review of post-effective amendments and registration statements
  • Rule 17f-1 and 17f-2 reviews
  • Rule 17Ad-13 transfer agency examinations
  • SAS 70 internal control examinations
  • Agreed upon procedure compliance engagements
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