Rothstein Kass Named 'Best Accounting Firm' In 2010 'Hedgeweek Awards'

NEW YORK, March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Accounting and advisory services firm Rothstein Kass (www.rkco.com) has been recognized as the "Best Accounting Firm" in the inaugural "Hedgeweek Awards," based on an extensive reader survey that evaluated the top hedge fund performers and service providers during 2009. Hedgeweek is a Global Fund Media Ltd. online publication serving over 57,000 daily readers, including over 20,000 institutional investors.

As trusted advisors to the alternative investment community for more than 30 years, Rothstein Kass understands that regardless of size or developmental stage, it is important to 'act institutional.' As the industry continues to restore confidence that had been built through years of superior returns, an enhanced global focus on transparency has intensified the imperative," said Howard Altman, co-Managing Principal and Principal-in-Charge of the Financial Services Group at Rothstein Kass. "Though there has been an intense focus on the legislative agenda, it is apparent to us that the demand for greater transparency, is – at its core – market driven. Working in close coordination with our clients, we are able to help them anticipate opportunity and develop customized solutions to nuanced challenges."  

The 2010 "Hedgeweek Award" winners were selected from over 1,000 responses and evaluated based on performance and other distinguishing elements including innovation, transparency, consistency and knowledge.

"I was thrilled to accept this honor in-person at the 2010 "Hedgeweek Awards" ceremony in London last week. This latest recognition is especially gratifying first, because it gives us another opportunity to congratulate our talented and dedicated employees for their professionalism and their contributions to our continued success. Our "one-firm, one-floor culture" is the foundation that supports the Rothstein Kass brand and makes our firm a great place to work," said Steve Kass, Co-Managing Principal of Rothstein Kass. "Equally important, being recognized as the 'Best Accounting Firm' by the Hedgeweek's sophisticated and informed readership illustrates that our reputation for superior service is now known the world over."

About Rothstein Kass:

Rothstein Kass is a premier public accounting and advisory services firm that has served privately held and publicly traded companies, individuals, and families for more than 50 years. Rothstein Kass is consistently ranked as a top CPA firm to the alternative investment industry in independent, third-party surveys. The Rothstein Kass Financial Services Group provides services to many high-profile and respected clients including hedge funds, fund of funds, private equity and venture capital funds. Our Commercial Services Group provides essential and complementary professional services to private equity and venture capital funds and their portfolio companies, broker-dealers and registered investment advisors as well as to high-net-worth individuals and families.

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