Private equity operational due diligence
Subtitle: tools to evaluate liquidity, valuation, and documentation
By: Jason A. Scharfman
Series: The Wiley finance series -- 731
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Hoboken, New Jersey
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781118113905
Subjects: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Finance; Private equity; Real estate investment; Reasonable care (Law)
Description: "A step-by-step guide to develop a flexible comprehensive operational due diligence program for private equity and real estate funds.  Addressing the unique aspects and challenges associated with performing operational due diligence review of both private equity and real estate asset classes, this essential guide provides readers with the tools to develop a flexible comprehensive operational due diligence program for private equity and real estate. It includes techniques for analyzing fund legal documents and financial statements, as well as methods for evaluating operational risks concerning valuation methodologies, pricing documentation and illiquidity concerns.  Covers topics including fund legal documents and financial statement analysis techniques  Includes case studies in operational fraud.  Companion website includes sample checklists, templates, spreadsheets, and links to laws and regulations referenced in the book.  Equips investors with the tools to evaluate liquidity, valuation, and documentation.  Also by Jason Scharfman: Hedge Fund Operational Due Diligence: Understanding the Risks.  Filled with case studies, this book is required reading for private equity and real estate investors, as well as fund managers and service providers, for performing due diligence on the noninvestment risks associated with private equity and real estate funds"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.