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How to Navigate the Financial Statement Audit Process

The timely, efficient and successful completion of a financial statement audit for a hedge fund or private equity fund requires an investment manager to understand and play a role in the audit process.

This guide explains how managers can stay involved at each step of the process to help facilitate a smooth and timely audit.

Key areas covered include:

  • Auditor selection 
  • Communication and planning 
  • Organization 
  • Responsiveness 
  • Accounting methods and principles 
  • Draft financial statements and footnotes

The timely, efficient and successful completion of a financial statement audit for a hedge fund or private equity fund requires an investment manager to understand and play a role in the audit process.

This guide explains how managers can stay involved at each step of the process to help facilitate a smooth and timely audit.

Key areas covered include:

  • Auditor selection 
  • Communication and planning 
  • Organization 
  • Responsiveness 
  • Accounting methods and principles 
  • Draft financial statements and footnotes


Our Subject Matter Expert

Jorge R. de Cardenas
Director
Kaufman Rossin Fund Services



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