Sarah K. Williams, CPA
Senior Manager, Wipfli Advisory LLC
Sarah leverages her past experience working with various onshore and offshore investment partnerships/companies, commodity pool operators, funds of funds, private equity funds, mutual funds and registered investment advisors to bring a well-rounded understanding of the industry. She helps provide clients with fund structuring, audit and tax compliance, SEC custody rule examinations, consulting and cybersecurity.
Credentials
Professional Memberships and Activities
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
- Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) - Member
- 100 Women in Finance
Areas of Focus
- Wealth and asset management entities
- Audit and attestation services
- Custody rule independent verification
- Hedge fund and private equity partnership audits
- Private and closely held businesses
- Taxation
Education
Northern Illinois University- Master of science degree in accountancy
- Bachelor’s degree in business and economics
Recent Insights
Articles
Third-party attestations and surprise exams: A practical guide for registered investment advisors
May 09, 2025
Navigating custody and surprise examinations: Evolving regulatory standards for registered investment advisors
Feb 24, 2025
Custody rule checklist and key considerations for SEC-registered investment advisors (RIAs)
Jan 29, 2025
SEC steps up scrutiny of 12b-1 mutual fund fees
Oct 16, 2022
Videos And Webcasts
Your must-see guide to obtaining energy tax credits and other incentives
Jul 25, 2023
