ASU 2023-09 particularly impacts funds registered with the Investment Company Act of 1940, such as open-end, closed-end and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Read MoreThe iconic Drake hotel ballroom in Chicago was bustling with chatter during our recent Cohen Client Conference — not from the sounds of past famous heads of state and celebrities who have stayed there and left their mark — but with the excitement of asset managers, board members...
Read MoreIndependent directors in the registered fund arena play a critical role in fund governance and protecting shareholder interests. The Independent Directors Council’s 2024 Annual Review noted that as of September 30, 2024, there were just over 1,600 independent directors overseeing...
Read MoreThe SEC is undergoing a transformative phase under the leadership of Chairman Paul Atkins, who returned to the SEC in 2025 after serving as a commissioner from 2002 to 2008. The SEC is critical to our clients and anyone in the investment industry, so we focused one of our Cohen Client Conference...
Read MoreCohen & Co is proud to be honored by With Intelligence Fund Operations and Services Awards as the best in accounting and audit services for the registered funds industry in 2025. This is the second consecutive year Cohen & Co has earned this distinction.Recognizing excellence and...
Read MoreThis past year certainly kept business and individual taxpayers on their toes. Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting topics overwhelmingly took precedence for our blog readers. Grant audits — a specialized financial audit many organizations find themselves facing after receiving...
Read MoreThis is an exciting time in the world of registered funds — there are new products frequently entering the marketplace in a myriad of ways! Historically we have seen many registered funds, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and closed-end funds, come to market by way of a cash...
Read MoreOne of the most important aspects of managing and advising investment funds is to protect those who invest in your fund. This includes providing them with timely audited financial statements to assist them in making critical investment decisions and reinforce confidence in their fund investments...
Read MoreAs a registered investment adviser (RIA) managing a private fund, it’s crucial to navigate regulatory requirements effectively, including the question of whether or not you need a financial statement audit. While audits can be a valuable tool for transparency and accountability, they also...
Read MoreThis year has been historic for both the digital asset and exchange-traded fund (ETF) communities. In January, the SEC approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs, followed by eight spot Ethereum ETFs in July. With extensive experience and expertise in both the registered ETF and digital asset private fund...
Read MoreBusinesses continually look for ways to improve their processes and streamline operations, giving them a competitive edge in their industry. Technology plays an important role, with organizations looking to either buy or develop software that can help them achieve critical efficiencies.But how do...
Read MoreJay Laurila recently participated in a Nasdaq-sponsored webinar that also featured ETF specialists from K&L Gates and Brown Brothers Harriman. The insightful and wide-ranging discussion explored best practices for navigating the nuances of conversions to ETFs from mutual funds, SMAs and...
Read MoreAt the Investment Company Institute’s 2024 Leadership Summit, the rise of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) was the focal point for many participants and panelists. As part of the event, Board IQ took a few moments to interview Registered Funds Market Leader Brett Eichenberger alongside other...
Read MoreIn a somewhat unexpected ruling this past Wednesday, a Louisiana U.S. appeals court overturned in its entirety an SEC finalized rule adopted in August 2023. The rule, which amended the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, was intended to provide more protection to investors and transparency into non...
Read MoreKeeping the momentum of a record breaking 2023 — when the PCAOB was more active with standard setting and rulemaking than it had been over the past 10 years — the oversight body issued its second and third proposals of 2024 on April 9. PCAOB Release No. 2024-004, Firm and Engagement...
Read MoreCohen & Co received the distinction of “Best Accounting and Audit Services” in the 2024 With Intelligence Fund Operations and Services Awards. The annual awards ceremony recognizes and rewards fund service providers who have demonstrated exceptional client service...
Read MoreIn early 2023, the SEC proposed amendments that would redesignate the current custody rule — 206(4)-2 — as a new rule, 223-1, or the “safeguarding rule,” under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The extended comment period expired at the end of October 2023. As we wait...
Read MoreDoes your company hold or transact with crypto assets? If so, chances are you have encountered the complexities of accounting for and disclosing the nature of these assets. Since cryptocurrencies are such a novel asset class, it is no wonder the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has had...
Read MoreIt has been over two and half years since the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff last released its “Dear CFO Letters,” which provide non-authoritative, yet helpful and transparent commentary directed toward chief financial officers. Their guidance generally relates to...
Read MoreAt the Investment Company Institute (ICI) 2023 Tax and Accounting Conference held recently in San Antonio, regulatory readiness, the swift pace of the regulatory agenda and exploring investment alternatives were key focal points of the event. Panel after panel touched on regulatory change and...
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