Industries We Serve
Hedge Fund Accounting Firm
Akram Specializes in Hedge Fund Audit
With Akram’s niche focus, you can count on our Hedge Fund Auditors to serve as a trusted and reliable partner when launching your fund vehicle.
Audit & Assurance Services Highlights
- Akram provides audits services by following generally accepted accounting principles, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) or National Futures Association (NFA) guidelines
- We Conduct examinations and reviews of historical performance records in accordance with Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) and CFTC standards Performance Attestation (PDF)
- We Execute Surprise Custody Verification(PDF) or examination of Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) per Rule 206(4) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
- Perform Cryptocurrency Audits to verify the existence and value of the securities
Hedge Fund Structuring Advice
Historically, launching an alternative investment fund was a lengthy and expensive process. With the proliferation of the industry, investment managers have been able to tap into the expertise of specialized service providers – prime brokers, law firms, accounting and tax firms, fund administrators and compliance professionals – increasing the speed to launch and reducing the initial spend on startup-up expenses..
We offer a wealth of operational and fund formation knowledge to guide investment managers through the fund setup process. We provide personalized attention to all aspects of the fund structuring options that best suit each client’s needs.
Our Hedge Fund Structuring service offering includes:
- Pre-launch advice on fund structuring and establishment
- Liaise with the fund attorneys during the preparation of the Limited Partnership Agreement (LPA), Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) and subscription and redemption documents, and review documentation from an operational efficiency perspective
- Serve as an educational resource to clients, sharing 20 years of knowledge and best practices
- Assist clients with assembling a team of key service providers