Sunday, March 15, 2009

Hedge Fund Audit Risk Survey: Interim Results


The IRS has developed a methodology to determine an audit risk profile for hedge funds, private equity firms, CTA’s RIAs and corporations using offshore structures.

Sum2 has commissioned a survey to determine financial services industry awareness and readiness for IRS audit risk factors. The survey seeks to determine industry awareness of IRS Industry Focus Issue (IFI) risk exposures for hedge funds, private equity firms, RIAs, CTAs and corporations using offshore structures.

The survey is open to fund management executives, corporate treasury, tax managers and industry service providers. CPAs, tax attorneys, compliance professions, administrators, custodians and prime brokers are also welcomed to participate in the study.

The study’s purpose is to determine the level of industry preparedness and steps fund managers are taking to mitigate potential exposures to IFI audit risk.

Sum2 will share weekly interim results of the surveys findings. The survey will run for four weeks. This is the first weekly report.

Survey Highlights
  • 62% of survey respondents are from North America
  • 18% are from Great Brittan
  • 16% are from other EU countries
  • 4% are from Asia
  • 50% of respondents who viewed survey begin survey
  • 20% of respondents indicate an awareness of IFI
  • 9% of respondents indicated that they initiated actions to address IFI
  • 7% of respondents indicated that they have received action alerts from industry service providers concerning IFI
  • 2% of respondents indicated that they plan to communicate impact of IFI to fund investors
Take the Survey

We invite you to participate in a survey to determine industry awareness of IRS Industry Focus Issue risk for hedge funds, private equity firms, RIAs, CTAs and offshore corporate structures.
The survey can be accessed here: IRS Audit Risk Survey for Hedge Funds

The survey is open to fund management executives and industry service providers to the industry. CPAs, tax attorneys, compliance professions, administrators, custodians, consultants and prime brokers are welcome to take the study.

The study’s purpose is to determine the level of industry preparedness and steps fund managers are taking to mitigate potential exposures to IRS Industry Focus Issue risk. The goal of the survey is to help Sum2 better respond to the critical needs of fund managers and the alternative investment management industry by improving our just released IRS Audit Risk Program (IARP).

This survey asks ten questions. The questions concern your awareness of IFI and how it pertains to your fund or fund management practice. The survey seeks to determine overall industry risk awareness, potential exposure to IFI risk factors and any mitigation initiatives you plan to address IFI risk factors. It should take no more then 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential.

If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Sum2 at 973.287.7535 or e-mail us at customer.service@sum2.com

Thank you for your participation.

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