Fund Accounting Interview Prep Notes

🔹 What’s Inside?

💰 Fund Accounting Basics – Investor vs. corporate accounting, fund structures, capital & income allocation.

📊 NAV Calculation & Reconciliation – Step-by-step process, adjustments, error handling, real-world examples.

📑 Accruals & Expenses – Management fees, custody fees, and performance-based accruals.

💹 Security Valuation – Pricing methods for equities, bonds, derivatives & illiquid assets.

🔄 Corporate Actions – Dividends, splits, mergers, and their accounting treatment.

📝 Ledger Preparation & Controls – Journals, GL entries, and audit trail requirements.

💡 Best Suited For:

👩‍🎓 Freshers & MBA Finance Students entering fund administration

💼 Analysts/Associates preparing for Fund Accounting or NAV Ops roles

🏦 Professionals in Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, PE/VC fund operations

📈 Candidates preparing for Investment Banking back-office interviews

✅ You’ll Get:

• Structured Notes & Key FAQs
• Real-World NAV & Valuation Case Studies
• Interview-Ready Q&A Sets
• Step-by-Step Accounting Examples