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HEDGE FUNDS & INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS

Our hedge fund services team is backed by more than 20 years of experience in the industry. We have a broad background in advanced fund structures—particularly international funds and complex investment types such as private equity holdings and derivatives. We also regularly work with 10+ fund administrators nationwide.

Our firm uses innovative testing techniques and the latest technology to deliver efficiencies to our clients. Our specialized team of auditors takes a focused audit approach and provides timely communication. And beyond the audit, we continue to aid in your success by offering general consulting services and industry-education forums throughout the year.

Client Profiles

  • 3c1 and 3c7 funds
  • Long-short funds
  • Series funds
  • Fund of funds
  • Private equity funds
  • Offshore and international funds
  • Master-feeder funds
  • Complex investment types:
    • Muni, corporate, high-yield and illiquid bonds
    • Derivatives, including futures, options, commodity-linked securities and swaps
    • Pass-through investments such as partnerships, QPTPs and REITs
    • Fair-value securities, including private equity investments and operating companies
    • International and emerging market equities

Hedge Fund Services

  • Comprehensive audit services
  • Preparation or review of Federal, State, and Local Income Tax Returns and Form K-1s
  • Consultation related to complex securities and derivative investments, various corporate actions, foreign investments, and trader vs. investor status
  • Consultation regarding U.S. tax withholding and related filings
  • Consultation related to onshore and offshore fund structuring, effectively connected income, ERISA and UBTI
  • Tax preparation and planning related to Fund General Partners/Managing Members and advisors
COHEN FUND AUDIT SERVICES • OHIO & WISCONSIN • 1-440-835-8500