Introduction to Hedge Funds and Hedge Fund Accounting
| Course Provider |  |
| Dates Duration | 26th August 2010 1 Day |
| Venue | TBC |
| Course Fees | Full Fee: €525 Network Members Fee: €315 |
Objectives:
At the end of this course participants will be able to
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Describe the key features of a hedge fund
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Discuss the possible structure of a hedge fund vehicle
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Outline the role played by the hedge fund manager and hedge fund administrator
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Detail the types of transactions that need to be accounted for by a hedge fund
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Produce a basic hedge fund valuation
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Describe the challenges facing administrators/managers in producing a valuation for a hedge fund or fund of hedge funds
Content:
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What is a hedge fund?
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Hedge fund characteristics
- Investors
- Investments
- Investment risk
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Hedge fund structures
- Partnerships and companies
- Master feeder
- Funds of hedge funds
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The role of the fund manager
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The role of the hedge fund administrator
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Activity
- Subscriptions & redemptions
- Portfolio activity
- Traded instruments
- Income and expenses
- Performance fees
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Valuation
- Portfolio
- Accruals
- Complex instruments
Who Should Attend?
Staff with little or no hedge fund experience or staff with some experience who require a greater understanding of hedge fund administration.