Withum’s Hedge Fund Services Team earns global recognition from industry peers for excellence in audit expertise and client service. This international accolade was presented at the recent Hedgeweek Global Digital Assets Awards 2025, recognizing Withum’s outstanding audit services and unwavering commitment to excellence in the industry.
WithumSmith+Brown, PC (“Withum”), one of the country’s top 25 public advisory and accounting firms, is proud to announce it has been honored with the prestigious “Audit Firm of the Year” award by Hedgeweek®, a leading global publication and intelligence platform for the hedge fund industry.
Withum is well known in the financial services space as a reputable accounting and advisory firm. The hedge funds sector sees value in Withum’s expertise in serving a diverse portfolio of funds across multiple strategies, including global macro, distressed and event-driven funds.
Withum has built a nationally recognized Digital Currency and Blockchain Technology Services Team, offering specialized guidance for funds and managers operating in the digital currency and blockchain ecosystem. The team delivers audit, tax, and advisory services tailored to digital asset funds, DAOs, tokenized platforms, and crypto-native organizations. With decades of combined experience and a deep understanding of blockchain technology, Withum’s professionals serve as strategic partners to clients navigating this fast-evolving space. The practice is also actively involved in shaping industry best practices and contributing to regulatory dialogue on digital asset assurance.
In addition to being named Audit Firm of the Year, Withum was also shortlisted as Tax Firm of the Year, highlighting its comprehensive strength in serving the financial services market.
We are incredibly proud and honored to be named ‘Audit Firm of the Year’ by Hedgeweek. This award reflects our team’s deep expertise, relentless dedication and collaborative spirit in serving the dynamic and complex fund landscape. We provide our clients with technical excellence, proactive insights and unparalleled client service in navigating evolving regulations and helping them achieve their strategic goals. These global accolades are indicative of our focused approach.
Joe Cassano, Partner, Team Leader, Hedge Funds Digital Assets Services Teams
The Firm’s ongoing investment in top talent, innovative methodologies and client-focused solutions positions it at the forefront in serving the financial services sector. By fully understanding business ecosystems, immediate operations and long-term visions, Withum’s forward-thinking approach aids hedge fund clients in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and market volatility.
The Hedgeweek awards recognize top-tier fund managers and service providers who have demonstrated exceptional performance and client service over the past year. Winners are determined through a comprehensive voting process involving thousands of Hedgeweek readers, including institutional investors, hedge fund managers and other industry professionals. This peer-validated recognition underscores the high regard for Withum’s audit practice in the investment community.
