Fundamentals of Hedge Fund NAV Accounting (Video) (Course Id 2644)

This course offers an overview of what Hedge Funds are, how they operate and what is Hedge Fund Accounting all about. The course offers fundamental knowledge of Net Asset Valuation (NAV) concept, essentials of NAV calculation, NAV accounting and reporting process. It describes some useful terms a Hedge Fund Accountant can expect to encounter, basics of portfolio accounting, pricing, and reconciliation process. The course briefly discusses a fund’s income and expenses, and their impact on NAV. Finally, the course offers a bird’s eye view of hedge fund structures, fees, and basic investors’ capital activities.

Course Learning Objectives

• Explore the definition and broad structure of a Hedge Fund as an investment vehicle
• Recognize fundamentals of accounting issues for Hedge funds
• Explore concept of Net Asset Valuation and steps involved in NAV calculation
• Identify key elements of investments, portfolio accounting, valuation and reconciliation