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Learn MorePosted by Mike Dellavalle The digital asset space continues to captivate us with every nuance and (rev)evolutionary moment. For 2025, we believe there will be even more excitement and energy to both monitor and experience. Below are the five trends topping our radar: Approval and Launch of...
Read MoreRecently, we were fortunate to participate on a webinar for the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) discussing the hot topic of converting an existing private fund to a registered fund, versus launching an entirely new one. Below are a few of the critical variables the panel...
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 seeding....
Read MoreIf your real estate investment business has decided to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) using a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), it’s important to consider the impact of SEC Rule 3-14 of Regulation S-X, known as S-X 3-14. This set of regulations provides special instructions for the...
Read MoreSince its implementation on January 1, 2019, the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606 has significantly impacted how privately owned software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies recognize revenue. Six years later, in 2025, these businesses continue to grapple with the complexities...
Read MoreIn June of 2024 the Supreme Court unanimously decided in Connelly v. United States that a corporation’s contractual obligation to redeem shares is not necessarily a liability that reduces a corporation’s value for purposes of the federal estate tax. Further, the Court stated that the value of a...
Read MoreAs we near the end of 2024 and look ahead to 2025 and the years to come, it is more important than ever to be thinking strategically about tax planning, particularly as we are still uncertain about the fate of the many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. Below are important...
Read MoreWith 2024 coming to a close, it is time to shift gears to focus on wrapping up 2024 tax items and planning for 2025. Now is a perfect time for your real estate or private equity fund to complete any necessary maintenance, as well as a bit of planning, to help ensure you are set up to provide...
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...
Read MoreDespite the recently concluded political elections, taxpayers continue to have uncertainty regarding potential future tax changes. The impact of these elections, the potential sunset of many individual provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) and a more aggressive tax enforcement...
Read MoreGoing through a financial statement audit can sound like a daunting task, especially if your company has never been audited before. Why are we being audited? What does the process entail? What do we do once the audit is complete? These are all valid and common questions asked by first-time...
Read MoreAn underlying theme in year-end tax planning for high-net-worth individuals last year was planning around the impending sunset of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). That theme continues this year, albeit with even more uncertainty. The election of former President Donald Trump along with a...
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence (AI) is like that shiny new gadget we can't wait to get our hands on. It's exciting, it's transformative — a true game-changer. However, much like any powerful tool, behind AI’s luster there are challenges. And for responsible companies, being aware of these risks is not just...
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 represent...
Read MoreInterval and tender offer funds — new kids on the block? Not quite. Believe it or not, interval funds have been around since Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls delivered their first three-peat of NBA Championships. That was a little over three decades ago! Tender offer funds, on the other hand,...
Read MoreAs a business owner, you’ve likely dedicated a significant portion of your life nurturing and growing your business into a success. And now, regardless of the reason — and there are plenty — it’s time to sell. What are your next steps? What are the best practices to understand before diving in head...
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence — are there any two words that evoke more excitement and fear in today’s business environment? Experts predict Artificial Intelligence (AI) will either be the most transformative technology in the history of mankind or will lead to our demise. Ultimately, the reality will lie...
Read MoreEarlier this summer the IRS issued final regulations on information reporting requirements for digital assets, including determining amount realized and basis allocations. At the same time, the regulatory body also provided safe harbor relief for taxpayers to substantiate their basis allocations...
Read MoreWhether this is your first fund, or this is your first private fund exclusively invested in real estate, your investors will want relevant information when it comes to the fund’s value. However, historical reporting methods, such as accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of...
Read MoreYou don’t often hear the phrase “you can never have too much of a good thing” when talking about tax-related announcements. However, recent revenue rulings from the IRS provide a positive outcome to the managed futures industry — and particularly to Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) and Commodity...
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