The SEC discusses valuation in the Division of Examinations' 2024 Exam Priorities. The SEC’s Division of Examinations (the “DOE”) has announced its 2024 examination priorities. The annual report provides insights into the Division’s risk-based approach, including the areas it believes present potential risks to investors and the integrity of U.S.…

In this whitepaper, Houlihan Capital discusses the SEC's new rules for private fund advisers under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and changes that create major compliance obligations involving the valuation of fund investments. On August 23, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted sweeping reforms under the Investment…

Our friends at Richey May reached out to discuss valuable insights on 409A valuations – what they are, when they are needed and more. What is a 409A Valuation? 26 U.S. Code § 409A (“IRC 409A”) is a tax rule that applies to companies offering “nonqualified deferred compensation,” which is…

Overview: The SEC's Division of Examinations (“DOE”), formerly known as the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations ("OCIE"), has continued to increase focus on valuation practices for investment advisor and investment company examinations. As discussed in recent Risk Alerts posted by DOE, best practices and procedures that can help meet…