Nicholas Purdy

Audit Partner – CohnReznick LLP

Nicholas Purdy serves as a partner in CohnReznick’s Assurance practice, stationed at the firm’s Chicago office. With nearly 20 years of experience in public accounting and client services, he specializes in audit, review, consulting, agreed-upon procedures, compliance, and accounting and consulting services.  

Experience and credentials

Works with fund sponsors in the private equity, venture capital, and hedge fund space with a wide range of investment strategies
Leads the financial services practice for the Chicago office
Specializes in advising on historical GAAP and investment company reporting models for hedge funds, fund of funds, debt funds and other private investment vehicles
Is a highly respected professional in his field, known for his attention to detail, hard work, and dedication to his clients. 
Responsible for designing the audit approach, selecting audit procedures to be applied, identifying audit issues, evaluating internal controls, supervising staff, executing detail test work, facilitating client communications, and performing financial statement review 
Has deep knowledge of investment company reporting, GAAP, GAAS, and other federal and location-based compliance regulations 

Education

B.S., Accounting, Bradley University
B.S., Management, Bradley University

Professional affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Illinois CPA Society
Urban Land Institute
Private Equity CFO Association
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