Fund Experts Deliver Update on Audit, Accounting and Tax Trends at Gemini Industry Summit

Clients to benefit from valuable insights and network of partners

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Nov 29, 2018, 09:07 ET

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gemini Companies (Gemini) today shares insights (via a recording) from a recent event they hosted in Boston featuring experienced accounting, tax, and audit professionals. The panel, "Current Developments in Audit," was moderated by Joe Breslin, Audit Committee Chairman of Northern Lights Fund Trust IV, and featured perspectives from: Scott Mackey, Partner at RSM US LLP; John Braun, Partner at BBD, LLP; Jeff Haneline, Senior Manager at Cohen & Company; and Wendy Wang, Senior Vice President of Tax & Compliance for Gemini.

Panel participants covered a range of topics during the conversation, including:

SEC disclosure updates and simplification
ASU 2018-13 fair value measurement (updates related to both public and private funds)
AICPA Investment Valuation Guide
The impact of tax reform on year end distributions (what was passed and what was not)

Joe Breslin said, "Hearing from experts like Gemini and these audit firms regarding the latest developments in this space is beneficial for advisors and mutual fund shareholders, as it gives them greater understanding about the inner workings of their investments."

"This event is part of our ongoing commitment to distilling the trends and challenges occurring in the fund industry and bring valuable solutions back to our clients," added Wendy Wang. "These insights drive our best in class accounting, tax, and audit services (via our robust network of partners) to our mutual fund clients."

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Listen to the panel conversation.

Read how Gemini recently won the award for Best Accounting and Audit Services from Fund Intelligence US Mutual Fund Services and Tech 2018 awards and was also nominated in six categories including Best Fund Administrator Overall, Best Fund Administrator under $100B, Best Accounting and Audit Services (winner), Best Fund Admin for Technology Reporting, Best Transfer Agent and Shareholder Services, and Best Fund Distributor.

About Gemini
Since 1983, Gemini has been providing our partners an ever-expanding suite of services for their investment products, such as modern investor servicing tools, portfolio administration and accounting, comprehensive compliance programs, and guidance on regulations, auditing, and distribution. Gemini's consultative approach and culture of service helps managers and investors navigate and flourish in today's increasingly sophisticated and dynamic investment landscape.

Gemini provides a single, integrated solution that supports the launching and servicing of mutual funds, hedge funds, ETFs, private equity funds, variable annuity trusts, and state-sponsored 529 plans. We also offer customized structures designed to support the unique needs of pensions, endowments, and foundations.

Gemini is a subsidiary of NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC, which has 1,000 employees and over $780B in assets under management and administration as of October 31, 2018. For more information, please visit www.thegeminicompanies.com.

The Gemini Companies do not provide tax advice. Any statements contained herein are not intended to be construed (and shall not be construed) as tax advice, and any statements contained herein are not intended to be used (and cannot be used) for the purpose of avoiding Federal, state, local, foreign, or other taxes or penalties. You should consult your tax advisor as to any tax related matters.

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