Hedge Fund and Private Equity Services
During the critical start-up phase of a fund, Sandler & Company, P.C. provides valuable structural advice and expertise and collaborates with the fund’s general partner and legal counsel on partnership agreements, private placement memorandums and other offering documents. Our clients’ funds — which include both domestic and offshore funds — invest in a variety of financial instruments including the following:
- Derivative financial instruments
- Distressed securities
- Foreign securities
- Other investment partnerships (funds of funds)
- Traditional domestic debt and equity securities
- Real estate investment funds
Our audit, tax and accounting services for hedge funds and private equity funds include the following:
- Annual audit of financial statements
- Preparation of tax returns and related schedule K-1’s
- Assistance with all stages of private equity funds including partnership agreements, private placement memorandums, and other offering documents
- Preparation of partnership economic and tax allocations
- Quarterly compilation or review of financial statements
- Corporate tax outsourcing
- Performance reviews
- Surprise examinations pursuant to Rule 206(4)-2 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
Our experienced professionals are on top of the constantly evolving issues that face the industry including tax legislation, the latest accounting pronouncements, new securities laws and market tactics that affect investment decisions. We provide technical consulting to allow general partners and/or investment management companies to plan for and achieve optimal financial and tax benefits.
Services to Broker-Dealers
Our experienced professionals provide the highest levels of quality service to broker-dealers. From auditing year-end financial statements to computing net capital requirements, auditing internal controls, or determining tax structures, we understand the unique challenges facing today’s broker-dealers. At Sandler & Company our team has in-depth industry expertise and resources to offer a full range of planning and regulatory advice.
