PE & Fund Accounting Services
Our private equity (PE) & fund accounting involves a set of specialized activities aimed at managing and accurately reporting the financial transactions and performance of a private equity fund. These activities help ensure transparency, compliance, and effective decision-making.
- Track and record capital contributions from investors into the fund. Calculate and process distributions to investors based on fund performance and investment exits.
- Monitor and manage the fund's cash flow, including inflows from contributions, investment returns, and outflows for expenses and distributions.
- Prepare accurate and comprehensive financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Generate investor reports detailing fund performance and investment activity.
- Allocate expenses among various funds and portfolio companies in accordance with fund agreements. Ensure proper expense categorization and reporting.
- Calculate and distribute carried interest (profit share) and performance fees to fund managers based on predefined terms. Calculate and allocate management fees based on fund agreements, often as a percentage of committed capital.
- Calculate distribution waterfalls, which outline the order and priority of distributions to different stakeholders (e.g., preferred return, carried interest).
- Generate investor statements and reports detailing capital contributions, distributions, fund performance, and tax-related information. Respond to investor inquiries regarding financial performance, capital transactions, and other fund-related matters.
- Calculate and report the fund's net asset value, which represents the fair market value of its assets minus liabilities. Reconcile fund-level balances, including cash, investments, and liabilities, to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Coordinate and assist with external audits to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Provide necessary documentation and information to auditors.
- Provide necessary financial data and documents for tax reporting and compliance purposes, including partnership tax returns (Form 1065) and investor tax statements (K-1s).