Do I Need an Audit

When Should Hedge Funds Have an Audit?

Brent Gillett, a partner at the Investment Law Group, has contributed a question and answer series covering the establishment of a hedge fund and laws related to hedge funds.

Question: Do I need an audit?

Answer: Although generally not required by law, most domestic and offshore funds provide investors with annual financial statements audited by an independent accounting firm. Investors generally are reluctant to invest in a fund that does not undergo an annual audit and provide these financial statements. Costs for audit services vary significantly depending on the complexity of the fund’s investment program and the notoriety of the firm providing services. Accounting fees for an audit typically range between $5,000 and $30,000+ per year.

Guest author: Brent S. Gillett, partner at the Investment Law Group. To find more information about the Investment Law Group follow this link.

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Hedge Fund Auditors

Hedge Fund Auditing Firms

The following is a list of recommended hedge fund auditors and hedge fund auditing consultants. While the performance of their services cannot be guaranteed by this hedge fund website, we only work with a very small number of well established reputable firms in the industry.

Patke Accountants and Consultants

Patke Accountants and Consultants is a firm that specializes in the audits of hedge funds. Our team of experienced professionals services funds from around the country. Our focus on efficiency and extensive use of technology allows us to offer a top quality service at extremely competitive rates. Our principals and staff are known for assisting fund managers through every phase of their business, from fund formation to ongoing communication with investors and regulators. Learn more at http://Patke.net 

Contact Info: Ronald S. Niemaszyk 847-382-1627 Ron.Niemaszyk@patke.net

ACSB – Acquavella, Chiarelli, Shuster, Berkower & Co., LLP
ACSB provides hedge fund start-up consulting services, accounting services, auditing services, tax consultation and preparation services to nearly 200 private investment partnerships, offshore funds, commodity pools, funds of funds, and offshore investment companies through out the United States and Cayman Islands in conjunction with ACSB affiliate RankinBerkower (Cayman) Ltd. In addition, ACSB provides monthly accounting administrative services which include partner economic and tax allocation reports (determination of respective capital balances), performance results and computations of net asset value. For more information on our additional services please see our website at: http://acsbco.com/serv_hedgefund.shtml or contact one of our practice partners Maurice Berkower.
Contact: Maurice Berkower, CPA, MBA Email: Maurice@acsbco.com Office: 212.867.1319

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Hedge Fund Auditors

Hedge Fund Auditing Firms

The following is a list of recommended hedge fund auditors and hedge fund auditing consultants. While the performance of their services cannot be guaranteed by this hedge fund website, we only work with a very small number of well established reputable firms in the industry.

Patke Accountants and Consultants

Patke Accountants and Consultants is a firm that specializes in the audits of hedge funds. Our team of experienced professionals services funds from around the country. Our focus on efficiency and extensive use of technology allows us to offer a top quality service at extremely competitive rates. Our principals and staff are known for assisting fund managers through every phase of their business, from fund formation to ongoing communication with investors and regulators. Learn more at http://Patke.net

Contact Info: Ronald S. Niemaszyk 847-382-1627 Ron.Niemaszyk@patke.net

ACSB – Acquavella, Chiarelli, Shuster, Berkower & Co., LLP
ACSB provides hedge fund start-up consulting services, accounting services, auditing services, tax consultation and preparation services to nearly 200 private investment partnerships, offshore funds, commodity pools, funds of funds, and offshore investment companies through out the United States and Cayman Islands in conjunction with ACSB affiliate RankinBerkower (Cayman) Ltd. In addition, ACSB provides monthly accounting administrative services which include partner economic and tax allocation reports (determination of respective capital balances), performance results and computations of net asset value. For more information on our additional services please see our website at: http://acsbco.com/serv_hedgefund.shtml or contact one of our practice partners Maurice Berkower.
Contact: Maurice Berkower, CPA, MBA Email: Maurice@acsbco.com Office: 212.867.1319

M.D. Hall & Company, Inc.

M.D. Hall & Company, Inc., Certified Public Accountants, is located in Walnut Creek, California.  We specialize in audits of hedge funds, funds of funds, broker/dealers, and fund management companies.  With over a decade of auditing experience with Ernst & Young Hedge Fund Group in San Francisco and Rothstein Kass, Walnut Creek, Maria Hall leads the audit team for many years.

For more information please see our website online at www.MDHallCo.com or email us at maria@mdhallco.com.  We may also be reached at 925-974-3585.

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