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Regulatory Compliance and Hedge Funds (Video) (Course Id 2845)

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Author:

Rita BasuMallick, CPA, MBA

Course Length:

Pages: 3 ||| Review Questions: 6 ||| Final Exam Questions: 10

CPE Credits:

2.0

IRS Credits:

0

Price:

$29.95

Passing Score:

70%

Course Type:

Video
Regulatory Compliance and Hedge Funds (Video) - CPE course for CPAs

Technical Designation:

Technical

Field Of Study:

Accounting

Approved Audience:

NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry

Key Takeaways:

This course explains the evolving regulatory environment affecting hedge funds, including SEC and CFTC oversight and key compliance filings.

  • Covers SEC and CFTC oversight of hedge funds along with requirements under the Investment Advisers Act.
  • Explains Form ADV and Form PF reporting requirements alongside marketing and advertising rules for hedge funds.
  • Addresses 13F filings and internal compliance best practices used to avoid common regulatory mistakes.
  • Worth 2.0 CPE credits in Accounting as a self study video course, requiring a 10 question final exam preceded by 6 review questions (optional) and a 70% passing score.

Frequently Asked Questions:

The Regulatory Compliance and Hedge Funds course covers oversight by the SEC and CFTC under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

This course explains the purpose and components of Form ADV and Form PF, along with 13F filing requirements.

This course covers compliance strategies for meeting advertising and marketing regulations that apply to hedge fund managers.

This course is a Technical, self study video course worth 2.0 CPE credits in Accounting, requiring a 10 question final exam preceded by 6 review questions (optional), with a 70% passing score within one year. CPEthink is approved by NASBA as a CPE sponsor and lists this course on the NASBA site as a courtesy for CPAs to search https://nasba.org.

Description:

The hedge fund industry operates in one of the most highly regulated environments in finance—and the pace of regulatory change continues to accelerate. Fund managers, compliance officers, and advisors must not only understand the current legal landscape but also stay alert to emerging rules and enforcement trends. This session provides an essential overview of the evolving regulatory environment impacting hedge funds.

We will break down this session by key federal and state regulatory frameworks, including the Investment Advisers Act, the role of the SEC and CFTC, and common compliance challenges. You’ll explore Form ADV and Form PF reporting, advertising and marketing rule updates, 13 F and how to develop robust internal compliance programs. Real-world examples and enforcement cases will help illustrate where funds go wrong—and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Whether you're part of a fund's internal team or advising one externally, this course will equip you with the knowledge to manage compliance proactively and effectively

Through practical insights and structured examples, attendees will gain clarity on what each statement reveals, how the elements interconnect, and common red flags to watch for during preparation or review.

Usage Rank:

15000

Release:

2026

Version:

1.0

Prerequisites:

  • A basic understanding of investment management principles and financial regulatory frameworks is recommended.
  • Prior exposure to hedge fund operations or SEC compliance is helpful but not required.
  • Completing Fundamentals of Hedge Fund NAV Accounting course, helpful but not required
  • Experience Level:

    Overview

    Additional Contents:

    Complete, no additional material needed.

    Additional Links:

    Advance Preparation:

    None.

    Delivery Method:

    QAS Self Study

    Intended Participants:

    Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE).

    Revision Date:

    11-May-2026

    NASBA Course Declaration:

    Participants must complete the final examination within one year of purchase and with a minimum passing grade of 70% or better to receive CPE credit unless otherwise noted on the Course History page (i.e. California Ethics must score 90% or better). After logging in click on the Course History links on your My Courses page for the Begin date and Expire date for the Final Exam.

    Keywords:

    Regulatory Compliance and Hedge Funds (Video) - CPE course for CPAs

    Learning Objectives:

    Course Learning Objectives

    By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Identify key regulatory agencies overseeing hedge funds in the U.S.
    • Describe the purpose and components of Form ADV and Form PF.
    • Apply compliance strategies to meet advertising and marketing regulations.
    • Interpret core requirements of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
    • Evaluate risks and controls in hedge fund compliance programs.


    Topics: 

    • Investment Advisers Act obligations
    • SEC and CFTC oversight
    • Form ADV and PF filings
    • 13F filing
    • Marketing and advertising rules
    • Internal compliance best practices

    Course Contents:

    Chapter 1 - Regulatory Compliance and Hedge Funds

    Chapter 1 Review Questions

    Glossary

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