Institutional Investor’s Alpha Magazine ranked Rothstein Kass number one among accounting firms in the 2008 Alpha Awards(TM), an annual ranking of hedge fund service providers.
More than 1,000 hedge fund firms with aggregate assets in excess of $1.5 trillion rated the quality of service received during the 12 month period ended 31 March 2008. Rothstein Kass finished first overall for client service and also topped the list of “small firms’ favorites,” and “big firms’ favorites.” The firm was also the top firm in the “audit,” “regulatory & compliance” and “hedge fund expertise” categories.
Through our commitment to attract, retain and develop our professionals, we have established Rothstein Kass a best place to work even as we set the standard for service, says Steve Kass, co-managing principal, Rothstein Kass. Our standing as a favorite provider to both large and small firms speaks to our ability to assess each assignment on its individual merits to create customized client support teams.
“The strength of our Financial Services Group and our standing as the trusted advisor to the alternative investment community continues to facilitate our expansion in interrelated practice areas and new markets, continues Steve Kass. As we approach our 50th anniversary as a firm, our adherence to these principles will drive our growth and success.”
Our selection as the top accounting firm to the alternative investment industry by Alpha Magazine is extremely gratifying, says Howard Altman, co-managing principal. That we have achieved this distinction amid an intensely competitive environment speaks to the appeal of our ‘one-firm, one floor’ culture, and our deep industry expertise. Across all office locations, we offer our clients access to unparalleled sophistication and understanding of the issues impacting alternative investments.
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