Subsequent Events Considerations for Investment Companies
Posted by John Braun on Oct 21, 2021 9:44:17 PM
Preparing the Financial Statements
As part of the preparation of financial statements, Management should actively search for events occurring and information available after the fiscal year-end but before financial statements are issued– commonly known as subsequent events. In the context of an investment company, most subsequent event considerations of a material nature are one of a handful of events – for example valuation of investments, litigation, liquidation or reorganization, or significant capital changes.
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Posted by admin on Aug 17, 2021 5:25:34 PM
Welcome to Industry Insights, BBD’s new video series that offers our clients and industry friends a brief look into important and timely developments in the investment management industry.
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Read MoreHedge Fund Start-Ups: GAAP Departure Out of the Gate
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Read MoreThinking About Investing in the SPAC Attack? Important Valuation Considerations.
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Read MoreMutual Fund and ETF Audits: Key Differences
Posted by Jim Kaiser on Apr 15, 2021 10:26:00 AM
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Read MoreOn-Demand Webcast- The SEC's New Derivatives Rule: Understand the Significance For Your Funds
Posted by admin on Feb 18, 2021 11:48:26 AM
In BBD's latest Webcast, John Braun and Cory Stewart teamed up with Karen Aspinall from Practus and Terry Gallagher from UMB for a dynamic discussion on the SEC's new Derivatives Rule.
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