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Cohen Fund Audit Services Adds a Partner


Cohen Fund Audit Services will have a new partner in its Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based office.

Laura Del Prato is joining Cohen, which works with mutual funds hedge funds, broker-dealers and advisors. Del Prato's specialties include investment valuation, complex capital structures, acquisitions, share based payments and public offerings.

The company news release noted that Del Prato has experience advising on operations and financial reporting, as well as regulatory issues.

You can read the company news release below.


Company Press Release

Cohen Fund Audit Services Welcomes Laura Del Prato



Cleveland, OH & Milwaukee, WI –Cohen Fund Audit Services is pleased to announce the addition of Laura Del Prato, CPA, as partner at the firm. She will be based out of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin office.

As partner in the Accounting and Auditing department, Laura’s specialties include investment valuation, complex capital structures, acquisitions, share based payments and public offerings and registration statements. Laura has over 22 years experience in the investment company industry at a Big 4 firm, where she served as an audit partner for the last 8 years. Laura has significant experience in advising clients with operational, financial reporting, regulatory and internal control issues in the investment management and alternative asset management industries. Laura will settle in to the Milwaukee office adding to the depth and breadth of services in this area.

“We are excited to add someone of Laura’s caliber to our team,” said Chris Bellamy, Partner-in-Charge of the Milwaukee office. “Laura has strong technical expertise, and a dedication to client service and staff development. Her passion lies in working closely with her clients and staff to provide top notch, high quality service to the investment industry. Each of these skill sets will complement our existing team. Our goal is always to stay ahead of the curve in anticipating the needs of our growing client base.”

“I came to Cohen Fund Audit Services because I recognize its incredible reputation and continued potential for growth,” said Del Prato. “I am looking forward to serving as an integral part of that.”

About Cohen Fund Audit Services Cohen Fund Audit Services, Ltd. (www.cohenfund.com) provides audit and tax solutions for mutual funds, hedge funds, broker/dealers, investment advisors and service providers. The firm is a dynamic, growth-oriented company focused on delivering superior client service with a level of technical expertise unmatched in the investment industry. Cohen has offices in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Firm is registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). In conjunction with its related company Cohen & Company, Ltd., the firm is consistently recognized as one of the fastest- growing privately-owned companies in northeast Ohio and in the U.S.


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