About
Foundational Principles In the Community Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Technical Excellence Alumni TIAG Membership
Careers
Why Cohen & Co Our Culture Total Rewards & Benefits Early Career Opportunities Experienced Opportunities Executive Opportunities Join Our Talent Community
Offices
Akron, OH Baltimore, MD Buffalo, NY Chicago, IL Cleveland, OH Deer Park, IL Denver, CO Detroit, MI Milwaukee, WI New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA St. Clair Shores, MI Westchester, NY Youngstown, OH
Contact
Client Portal
Services Industries Knowledge Center People

About Our Services

We offer tailored solutions — whether private company or owner; public or private fund, adviser or fund service provider; or Fortune 1000 enterprise. Learn how we can help you.

Find Services

Assurance Services

Employee Benefit Plan Audits Internal Controls Investment Company Audits Private Company Audits

Tax Services

Federal Tax Planning & Compliance High Net Worth & Wealth Transfer International Filings & Structuring Investment Company Tax State & Local Tax Tax Credits & Incentives Transaction Tax Planning

Advisory Services

Business Valuations Finance Transformation Litigation Support Services M&A Advisory Managed Accounting Services Office of the CFO Technical & Financial Reporting Transaction Services Turnaround & Restructuring

Our Industry Expertise

Our industry experience means you can find professionals who speak your language and bring earned insights to the table. Learn how we can help you.

Explore Industries

Key Industries

Digital Assets Investment Companies Manufacturing Private Client Services Private Companies Private Equity Real Estate & Construction Technology & Life Science
VIEW THE COMPLETE LIST

Knowledge Center

Our team wants to help your team stay up to date. Browse our thought leadership, events and news for insights and a point of view on business-critical topics.

Find Insights & Events

Insights

Browse valuable articles and publications our experts have written to help you and your organization answer key questions — and consider new ones.

Read Our Insights

Events

Join us in person and online for events that address timely topics and key business considerations.

Explore Our Events

News

Find out what is happening at Cohen & Co, from industry recognitions and growth updates, to where we are contributing to important media stories.

Read Our News
People
Foundational Principles In the Community Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Technical Excellence Alumni TIAG Membership
Why Cohen & Co Our Culture Total Rewards & Benefits Early Career Opportunities Experienced Opportunities Executive Opportunities Join Our Talent Community
Akron, OH Baltimore, MD Buffalo, NY Chicago, IL Cleveland, OH Deer Park, IL Denver, CO Detroit, MI Milwaukee, WI New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA St. Clair Shores, MI Westchester, NY Youngstown, OH
Contact Client Portal
Investment Company Audits

Investment Company Audits Insights

November 29, 2023 Lori Novak, Lisa Downing, Ryan McKenna

Regulatory Change and Retail Alternatives Center Stage at ICI Conference

At 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...

Read More

November 14, 2023 Brett Eichenberger, Erin McClafferty

Regulation, Scrutiny and — Positivity — at the 2023 Cohen Client Conference

We were proud to host this year’s Cohen Client Conference in our headquarter city of Cleveland, Ohio, welcoming back our clients and friends in the registered and private funds space. But most importantly it was great to gather and welcome the exchange of ideas and information, showing how...

Read More

June 30, 2023 Bryan Friedmann

6 Essential Questions Audit Committees Should Be Asking Their Auditors

As an audit committee member, it is crucial to understand your role in ensuring the quality and reliability of your fund's financial reporting. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has provided a new staff Spotlight, offering a comprehensive list of questions for audit...

Read More

May 31, 2023 John Braun

Your Auditors are Invited to the Tailored Shareholder Report Party, Too!

In October 2022, the SEC adopted new rule and form amendments that, in part, required mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) managers to provide investors with a Tailored Shareholder Report (TSR). The goal is to provide a more concise and digestible format to retail investors, specific to...

Read More

March 16, 2023 Julie Lowry

Investment Industry Wire | March 2023

The pace and intricacies of regulatory change in the investment industry are, at times, nothing short of overwhelming. Yet, organizations in this space need to have a clear understanding of evolving regulations, their timing and overall impact.  To help you stay up to date, below is Cohen...

Read More

December 14, 2022 Julie Lowry

Investment Industry Wire | December 2022

The pace and intricacies of regulatory change in the investment industry are, at times, nothing short of overwhelming. Yet, organizations in this space need to have a clear understanding of evolving regulations, their timing and overall impact.  To help you stay up to date, below is Cohen...

Read More

November 01, 2022 Tracy Whetstone

Cohen & Co Announces New Assurance Partner Tracy Whetstone

Cohen & Co is proud to announce Tracy Whetstone, CPA, has joined the firm’s Chicago office as an assurance partner.

Read More

October 28, 2022 Syed Farooq

Retail Investors Listen Up: The SEC Adopts Rules That Will Require Improved and Transparent Shareholder Reports and Disclosures That Should Benefit You

In today’s world, the ability to obtain clear, relevant and timely information is crucial to making informed decisions. This week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continued its push to modernize shareholder reporting for mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), also known...

Read More

October 25, 2022 Brett Eichenberger

Regulation, Product Innovation, Crypto and More at This Year’s Cohen Client Conference

After two years of virtual Cohen Client Conference experiences, we were able to reunite in person this year in Nashville, Tennessee, allowing us to learn and connect in an interactive environment that can’t truly be replicated virtually. The group represented registered funds, investment...

Read More

September 22, 2022 Julie Lowry

Investment Industry Wire | September 2022

To help you stay up to date with evolving investment industry regulations, their timing and overall impact, read our recap of the latest developments at the SEC, PCAOB and FASB.

Read More

June 24, 2022 Lori Novak

Investment Industry Wire | June 2022

To help you stay up to date with evolving investment industry regulations, their timing and overall impact, read our recap of the latest developments at the SEC, PCAOB and FASB.

Read More

March 10, 2022 Julie Lowry

Investment Industry Wire | March 2022

The pace and intricacies of regulatory change in the investment industry are, at times, nothing short of overwhelming. Yet, organizations in this space need to have a clear understanding of evolving regulations, their timing and overall impact.To help you stay up to date, below is Cohen & Co...

Read More

November 17, 2021 Lori Novak

Investment Industry Wire | November 2021

The pace and intricacies of regulatory change in the investment industry are, at times, nothing short of overwhelming. Yet, organizations in this space need to have a clear understanding of evolving regulations, their timing and overall impact.To help you stay up to date, below is Cohen & Co...

Read More

October 25, 2021 Chris Bellamy

Regulation, Reinvention and Relationships Topped 2021 Cohen Client Conference

We were honored again to host our annual Cohen Client Conference this past week. While the event was virtual, we had several hundred attendees join us online over two days, representing mutual funds, investment advisers, hedge funds, ETFs, digital asset funds and more. This year more than ever...

Read More

September 24, 2021 Marcy Kempf

10 Years in the Making — Celebrating a Milwaukee Milestone

Cohen & Co’s Milwaukee office began as a natural extension of the firm’s basic tenets — one of which is empowering young leaders to take risks in an environment rich with great relationships, clients and employee talent. It was the perfect recipe for a growth story! As I...

Read More

August 02, 2021 Julie Lowry

Investment Industry Wire | August 2021

The pace and intricacies of regulatory change in the investment industry are, at times, nothing short of overwhelming. Yet, organizations in this space need to have a clear understanding of evolving regulations, their timing and overall impact.To help you stay up to date, below is Cohen & Co...

Read More

April 29, 2021 Lori Novak

Investment Industry Wire | April 2021

The pace and intricacies of regulatory change in the investment industry are, at times, nothing short of overwhelming. Yet, organizations in this space need to have a clear understanding of evolving regulations, their timing and overall impact.To help you stay up to date, below is Cohen & Co...

Read More

January 25, 2021 Lori Novak

Investment Industry Wire | January 2021

The pace and intricacies of regulatory change in the investment industry are, at times, nothing short of overwhelming. Yet, organizations in this space need to have a clear understanding of evolving regulations, their timing and overall impact.To help you stay up to date, below is Cohen & Co...

Read More

December 09, 2020 Syed Farooq

Half a Century Later, the SEC Modernizes its Fund Valuation Practices Framework

This blog was updated 2/17/21 It has been over 50 years since the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) comprehensively addressed valuation rules with respect to the fair value of investments held by registered funds. On Thursday, December 3, 2020, the SEC finalized the new Rule 2a-5 under...

Read More

November 03, 2020 Lori Novak

SEC Continues Modernization Efforts, Adopts Rule 18f-4 – Use of Derivatives

This blog was updated 2/17/21 Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continued its modernization plan, significantly altering the framework for derivatives used by registered investment companies (including mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds and business development companies)...

Read More
Prev Page 2 of 3 Next
Top
Subscribe to our newsletter
About Contact Submit RFP Privacy Policy

"Cohen & Co" is the brand name under which Cohen & Company, Ltd. and Cohen & Co Advisory, LLC, and its subsidiary entities, provide professional services.

Cohen & Company, Ltd. and Cohen & Co Advisory, LLC practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.

Cohen & Company, Ltd. is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Cohen & Co Advisory, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory and business consulting services to their clients and are not licensed CPA firms.

The entities operating under the Cohen & Co brand are independently owned and are not responsible for the services provided by any other entity operating under the Cohen & Co brand. Our use of terms such as “our firm,” “we,” “us” and other terms of similar import denote the alternative practice structure of Cohen & Company, Ltd. and Cohen & Co Advisory, LLC.

© 2026 Cohen & Co