Financial Services

The financial services space is ripe with opportunity—and with that comes an array of complex regulatory and compliance requirements. In this ever-evolving realm, Friedman provides specialized knowledge and skills, steady guidance and premier accounting, audit and tax services, with a highly personalized touch.

In this demanding sector, no requirement is optional; no compliance issue is small; no deadline is flexible. That’s why financial institutions, including hedge funds, private equity firms and broker/dealers, rely on Friedman for our breadth of knowledge and our ability to execute within tight project parameters.

How we help:

• Delivering spot-on accounting, auditing, reporting and consulting services
• Enabling you to meet critical compliance deadlines
• Proactively informing and guiding management on emerging legislation, accounting pronouncements and regulatory requirements
• Managing technical concerns
• Positioning your enterprise for greater profitability in an ever-evolving and highly-scrutinized marketplace

Our promise to you:

• Personalized attention
• Collaboration and partnership that builds trust and saves you valuable time
• Senior-level engagement at every step
• Knowledge sharing, insight and creative problem solving
• Proactive communication to avoid surprises and keep work on track
• Swift resolution of issues

Take steps to solidify your financial performance—connect with a member of the Financial Services team, or contact us.

Friedman’s accounting and audit, tax and consulting services provide maximum return on investment for financial services clients.

• Audit and accounting services
• Internal controls review and assessment
• Service Organization Control (SOC) Reports (formerly SAS 70 Reports)
• IRS and state audit assistance
• Tax planning and compliance
• Regulatory reporting and representation
• Review of partnership agreements and allocations
• Net asset value calculations
• Incentive allocation arrangements
• Entity structuring
• Projections
• IT systems reviews
• Corporate governance assessment