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

Our financial service advisors are passionate about helping clients navigate an ever-evolving economic landscape to help clients thrive. See what our clients are saying about our full scope of services:

"We recently switched to Friedman and all of our expectations were met or exceeded."

--Richard Busillo, RTD Financial Advisors

"Friedman's staff is extremely knowledgeable staff and have strong expertise in our industry. They work hard to meet deadlines and are flexible and reasonable when unforeseen issues arise." 

--Eric Spencer, CFO, SALT Master Fund II, LLC