Private Equity Operational Due Diligence (eBook)

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.