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Bookkeeper vs. Outsourced CFO: Who Does What in Private Equity Real Estate?

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Bookkeeper and outsourced CFO roles in private equity real estate finance

Bookkeepers focus on transactional accuracy, while outsourced CFOs provide the strategic oversight and financial leadership required to scale a private equity real estate business. Understanding the difference between these roles helps sponsors avoid common financial bottlenecks as deal complexity, investor expectations, and reporting requirements increase. Choosing the right level of financial support at each stage … Read more

Designing a Chart of Accounts to Mitigate Risk for Private Equity Commercial Real Estate Firms

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Key Takeaways A chart of accounts lists all the general ledger accounts that entries can be classified under in an accounting system, and it helps to ensure accurate financial statements. Property and fund accounting software is typically shipped with a standard chart of accounts, but users are encouraged to tailor the chart of accounts to … Read more

5 Steps Commercial Real Estate Sponsors Can Take to Deliver K-1s on Time

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Key Takeaways Many private equity commercial real estate sponsors miss the IRS deadline for providing Schedule K-1s to investors. Late K-1 dissemination is largely due to gaps in accounting operations among sponsors. There are five key steps that commercial real estate sponsors can take to improve accounting practices and promote timely K-1 delivery. In the … Read more