NAV Delays, Errors, and Control Gaps: Why Funds Are Adding Shadow Oversight Layer

Speaker

Ashish Jain

Managing Director, Accounting Services, Indus Valley Partners

NAV delays and late-stage breaks rarely happen in isolation. They often surface too close to final sign-off when there’s limited time to resolve discrepancies.

As fund complexity increases and data becomes more fragmented, traditional NAV models struggle to provide timely validation and control. This is where shadow accounting introduces a more proactive approach to NAV validation and oversight.

Access the on-demand session to explore how independent NAV validation surfaces breaks earlier, improves transparency, and strengthens NAV oversight without disrupting your administrator model.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why NAV Processes Are Under PressureThe impact of complex fund structures, fragmented data, and tighter reporting timelines on NAV delivery.
  • Where  NAV Breaks and Delays Occur– Key pressure points across reconciliations, valuations, fee calculations, and final sign-off.
  • How Shadow Accounting Improves NAV Validation- Using parallel validation to identify discrepancies earlier and enhance visibility.
  • Strengthening Oversight Without Disruption– Enhancing control while continuing to work within your existing administrator framework.
  • Building a Scalable NAV Oversight Model– Supporting growth, new strategies, and investor expectations without increasing operational overhead.

Shadow Accounting

Shadow Accounting- Investors are demanding greater transparency and fund managers must meet allocators rising expectations for detailed, accurate reporting to attract inflows. Access to structured, timely reports improves decision-making and fosters stronger allocator relationships.

IVP Shadow Accounting provides independent oversight, ensuring accuracy in NAV, fees, P&L, and financial calculations while mitigating risk. These services help firms verify administrator results without increasing internal headcount or infrastructure, enabling greater control, flexibility, and confidence in financial reporting.

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