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Muhammad A. Akram

Founder & Certified Public Accountant

Muhammad A. Akram

Founder & Certified Public Accountant

Meet Muhammad

Muhammad is a Certified Public Accountant in the states of California (License # 114908), New York (License # 122344), and North Carolina (Certificate # 37968) and leads the Firm’s overall practice.

Before founding his own Firm, Muhammad worked with Big 4 and National CPA Firms. His areas of focus included audit, tax and consulting engagements for onshore and offshore alternative investment funds.

Because of his passion for Alternative Investments, Muhammad founded Akram | Assurance, Advisory & Tax as a boutique firm specializing in providing the highest quality service to this niche industry. Muhammad has worked with hedge fund and mutual fund administrators, and he has supervised all aspects of fund accounting and financial reporting assignments.

Muhammad has also advised investment companies on structuring and compliance processes as well as consulted on regulatory and tax matters. Muhammad is instrumental in the firm's marketing and business development activities and frequently speaks at industry events and conferences.

When Muhammad is out of the office, he likes to play basketball with his son, play golf, and travel across the globe with his wife and kids.

Education

Bachelor of Accounting, SKANS School of Accountancy

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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
North Carolina Society of Certified Public Accountants

Steven Rosen

Senior Manager

Steven Rosen

Senior Manager

Meet Steven

Steven earned a Bachelor of Science with a major in Accounting from the City University of New York.

He has worked with regional and local CPA Firms on audit, review, compilation, tax and consulting engagements for non-public entities within the financial services industry, having extensive experience with Investment Partnerships.

Steven is also integrally involved with training employees, and reviewing audit procedures and documentation performed by the staff before it is sent to quality control for review.

Shayma Nair

Audit and Tax Staff

Shayma Nair

Audit and Tax Staff

Meet Sunita

Shayma Nair has earned Charted Accountant Degree from ICAI, India. She has passed all the four CPA-US exams and is working towards completing the experience requirements to get her CPA License. She is an Audit and Tax staff member with our firm.

Muneeba Atta

Firm Administrator

Muneeba Atta

Firm Administrator

Meet Muneeba

Muneeba has earned a Masters degree in English Literature from University of Punjab, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, and A+ Certified Computer Service Technician from Anne Arundel Community College, Maryland. She is responsible for generating performance reports, profitability, and revenue trends in addition to verifying the accuracy of accounting records / documents and maintain financial and business transaction documentation.

Abdul Basit Khan

Audit and Tax Staff Accountant

Abdul Basit Khan

Audit and Tax Staff Accountant

Meet Abdul

Abdul Basit Khan is an Audit & Tax Staff Accountant in our firm’s Asia Office. He has more than five years of audit experience from KPMG TH during which he was also seconded to KPMG Lower Gulf twice. He aims to pursue the professional qualification of Chartered Accountancy.

Ana D'Occhio

HR Manager

Ana D'Occhio

HR Manager

Meet Ana

Ana D'Occhio is the HR Manager with the firm. She is a graduate of Rutgers University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of Nursing. She brings recent experience as a Senior Care partner, focusing on customer and partner satisfaction.

When not at work Ana enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with family.

Tania Mahboob

Administrative Assistant

Tania Mahboob

Administrative Assistant

Meet Tania

Tania Mahboob is an Administrative Assistant with Akram. She earned her Honors Bachelor's degree in Finance from University of the Punjab, Pakistan. She has more than seven years experience in the customer relations department of a large commercial bank and other commercial organizations.

Zainab Bajwa

SEO Specialist

Zainab Bajwa

SEO Specialist

Meet Zainab

Zainab is Akram's SEO Specialist. She has done MIT from University of the Punjab. She is responsible for Search Engine Marketing to enhance the Akram brand with an optimized approach.

Zainab has four kids and enjoys spending time with her family.

Best Accounting Firm | Start-up & Emerging Funds

Akram is a winner in the Hedgeweek Americas Awards for consecutive 3 years 2021, 2022 and 2023

"We have been voted “Best Accounting Firm Start-up & Emerging Funds”.

Contact Us for Investment Fund Accounting Solutions

We understand that clients in the Alternative Investments arena are extremely prudent. At Akram, we provide high-end, tailored fund accounting services with careful planning and an unmatched responsiveness that only a boutique accounting firm like ours can deliver. Contact us today to learn more about our specialized assurance, advisory, and tax services for hedge funds, commodity trading advisors, private equity and venture capital funds, digital asset funds, insurance dedicated funds, real estate funds, day traders, investors, family offices, and high net worth individuals.