Fatema Raza

Partner at Withum

Speaker

Fatema Raza, CPA

Audit Partner

▪ Lending Institutions

▪ Funds of Funds

▪ Private Equity Funds

▪ Venture Capital Funds

▪ Broker-Dealers

▪ Technology and Emerging Growth

▪ Manufacturing, Distribution, & Logistics

▪ SPACs

Professional Experience

▪ Over 14 years of public accounting experience providing assurance services to various clients in the public and private sectors.

▪ Advises clients on audit processes, internal control assessments and implementation and maintenance of accounting procedures.

▪ Specializes in Private Equity Funds, Venture Capital Funds, Lending Companies and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

▪ Experience with alternative investments includes funds with assets under management ranging from $1 million to $1 billion and includes a wide range of financial products including public and privately held stock, derivatives, debt instruments and private investment companies.

▪ In-depth knowledge and experience related to registration and reporting under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; interpretation and implementation of regulations governing filing requirements; researching and resolving SEC issues through communications with the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance; and navigating the evolving issues and requirements of the public reporting landscape.

Credentials/Education

▪ Licensed Certified Public Accountant in State of New Jersey

▪ BS, Accounting, Ramapo College of New Jersey

Memberships

▪ American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

▪ New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA)

Community Involvement

▪ Treasurer, NY/NJ Baykeeper

▪ Treasurer, Enabling Minds