Private Equity Operational Due Diligence


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.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction to Private Equity Operational Risk
Chapter 2. Importance of Operational Due Diligence for Private Equity Funds
Chapter 3. Beginning the Operational Due Diligence Review: Core Issues
Chapter 4. Additional Operational Due Diligence Considerations: An Expanded Analysis
Chapter 5. Valuation Techniques, Methodologies, and Standards
Chapter 6. Legal Due Diligence
Chapter 7. Financial Statement Due Diligence
Chapter 8. Distinguishing the Assets Class: Real Estate–Specific Concerns
Chapter 9. Putting It All Together: Asset Allocation and Ongoing Monitoring
Chapter 10. Boards, Committees, and Activism
Chapter 11. Case Studies and Scenarios
Chapter 12. Trends and Future Developments

Book Details

  • Hardcover: 371 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley (March 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 111811390X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1118113905
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