Best Practices for Year-End Audit Preparation for your Investment Fund
26
Feb
Financial Advisory, Valuation

Best Practices for Year-End Audit Preparation for your Investment Fund

Authored by Monica Blocker, Director, Houlihan Capital & Herbert M. Chain, CPA, Director, CBIZ Advisors  As the year-end audit season approaches, proactive planning for the annual financial statement audit is essential. The audit process can be complex and demanding, but with careful preparation, your investment firm can not only meet reporting deadlines, but also make the process less “painless”. Below are practical insights and strategies to help you lay the…
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A Modern Guide to Purchase Price Allocation
25
Feb
Valuation, Whitepapers

A Modern Guide to Purchase Price Allocation

Introduction  Purchase Price Allocation (“PPA”) has evolved from a compliance exercise to a strategic financial reporting decision. Recent SEC comment letter trends, paired with heightened IRS scrutiny of IRC Section 197 classifications, mean that methodology choices made at acquisition can influence financial outcomes years into the future. Understanding these implications helps companies avoid costly…
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Interval Funds: Understanding Their Structure and the Drivers of Rapid Growth
19
Jan
Valuation, Whitepapers

Interval Funds: Understanding Their Structure and the Drivers of Rapid Growth

Introduction  At a recent industry conference, questions from fund managers and advisors highlighted both the growing interest in interval funds and the confusion surrounding their structure, liquidity mechanisms, and valuation requirements. These conversations underscored how rapidly interval funds have evolved from a niche investment structure into one of the fastest-growing…
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Continuation Vehicles in 2026: Market Growth, Governance Evolution, and Independent Valuation Requirements
15
Jan
Valuation, Whitepapers

Continuation Vehicles in 2026: Market Growth, Governance Evolution, and Independent Valuation Requirements

Essential Insights for General Partners, January 2026  Insights informed by industry insights and market research.  Executive Summary  For general partners navigating continuation vehicle transactions, robust governancy is no longer best practice, it’s a regulatory and commercial imperative.   Continuation vehicles (CVs) have evolved from niche liquidity solutions into mainstream portfolio management tools with transaction volume growing 40% year-over-year in 2024.  In an environment…
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