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Audit firms have never been under more pressure than they are today. With heightened scrutiny from the PCAOB and concurring partner review, auditors need more tools and subject matter expertise than ever before. This is especially true for audits of entities with financial instruments in which independent valuations are a critical audit procedure. Estimates and assumptions inherent in asset and liability values continue to be a high-risk area for auditors to consider in support of the audit opinion.
As complexity in the capital markets increases, let HedgeStar help your audit firm by providing independent valuations of debt, equities, derivatives and cryptocurrencies. Our SOC 1-certified, outsourced valuation service can deliver independent values to your audit team on time and under budget.
With increasing PCAOB scrutiny and greater focus on fair value measurements, audit firms need reliable independent support that is both technically sound and practical. Our process is built to deliver clarity without unnecessary complexity.
Understand the Instrument
We begin by reviewing the client’s financial instruments, underlying contracts, and valuation assumptions. This ensures the appropriate methodology is applied from the start.
Perform Independent Valuation Analysis
Our team independently values derivatives, debt instruments, investment securities, private equity positions, and other complex assets and liabilities using market-supported methodologies and transparent assumptions.
Deliver Audit-Ready Reporting
We provide clear, well-documented valuation reports that support your audit procedures, concurring partner review, and internal quality control processes.
Support Auditor Review
Our professionals work directly with your audit team to explain methodologies, assumptions, and valuation conclusions, helping resolve questions quickly and efficiently.
*Accommodations for rush-processing available upon request
Our valuation services are designed to help audit firms confidently address complex fair value measurements while maintaining independence and efficiency throughout the engagement.
We provide independent fair value calculations for interest rate swaps, caps, floors, collars, FX forwards, commodity hedges, and other derivatives, including market-to-market values, fair value adjustments, and credit valuation adjustments.
From bonds and investment securities to loans and structured debt instruments, we deliver transparent valuations supported by current market pricing, yield analysis, and credit assumptions.
For private equity, complex equity structures, and less observable market positions, our team applies defensible valuation methodologies that align with audit expectations and fair value reporting requirements.
We help audit teams evaluate fair value hierarchy classifications, valuation inputs, and disclosure requirements under ASC 820 and IFRS reporting standards.
Complex valuations often require technical discussions with auditors, regulators, and review partners. We help bridge that gap with clear explanations and supporting documentation.
For disputes involving valuations, financial instruments, or market events, HedgeStar also provides litigation support, forensic analysis, and expert witness services when needed.
HedgeStar provides the independence, technical depth, and responsiveness audit firms need during busy reporting cycles. Our SOC 1-certified valuation process helps strengthen confidence in complex fair value measurements while keeping your audit timeline on track. We understand the demands of quarter-end and year-end reporting and deliver timely results without sacrificing precision.
Independent valuations should create confidence, not added complexity. HedgeStar helps audit firms strengthen audit quality with transparent reporting, independent analysis, and responsive technical support that keeps engagements moving forward.
