Leadership Team
Muhammad Akram, CPA
Founder & CEO
Meet Muhammad
Muhammad is a Certified Public Accountant in the states of California (License # 114908), New York (License # 122344), and North Carolina (Certificate # 37968) and leads the Firm’s overall practice.
Before founding his own Firm, Muhammad worked with Big 4 and National CPA Firms. His areas of focus included audit, tax and consulting engagements for onshore and offshore alternative investment funds.
Because of his passion for Alternative Investments, Muhammad founded Akram | Assurance, Advisory & Tax as a boutique firm specializing in providing the highest quality service to this niche industry. Muhammad has worked with hedge fund and mutual fund administrators, and he has supervised all aspects of fund accounting and financial reporting assignments.
Muhammad has also advised investment companies on structuring and compliance processes as well as consulted on regulatory and tax matters. Muhammad is instrumental in the firm's marketing and business development activities and frequently speaks at industry events and conferences.
When Muhammad is out of the office, he likes to play basketball with his son, play golf, and travel across the globe with his wife and kids.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting, SKANS School of Accountancy
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- North Carolina Society of Certified Public Accountants
Ghias Khan, CPA
Member Audit
Meet Ghias
Ghias is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of New York (License # 077913) and leads the Firm’s financial practice. Ghias earned a Bachelor of Science with a major in Accounting from the State University of New York. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He has worked with regional and local CPA Firms on audit, review, compilation, tax and consulting engagements for non-public companies in various sectors of including financial services, construction, non clearing broker dealers, custody audits for investment advisors, in addition to employee benefit plans, manufacturing and not for profit entities. Ghias is also integrally involved with developing enhancements and processes to service client requirements and procedures for operational efficiencies. He is responsible for quality control functions in our Firm and reviews every audit job subject to peer review.
M. Amjad Shiekh,FCA
Senior Manager
Meet Amjad
Mr.Shiekh is a Certified Information System Auditor, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Accountant.He has over 25 years of audit and industry experience, including Big 4. He manages audit teams, provides technical guidance, analyzes computerized information and documentary evidence, and for financial reporting of entities in various sectors.Audit Team Leaders
Tax Team Leaders
HR, Admin & IT
Muneeba Atta
Chief People Officer
Meet Muneeba
Muneeba has earned a Masters degree in English Literature from University of Punjab, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, and A+ Certified Computer Service Technician from Anne Arundel Community College, Maryland. She is responsible for generating performance reports, profitability, and revenue trends in addition to verifying the accuracy of accounting records / documents and maintain financial and business transaction documentation.
Ana D'Occhio
HR Manager
Meet Ana
Ana D'Occhio is the HR Manager with the firm. She is a graduate of Rutgers University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of Nursing. She brings recent experience as a Senior Care partner, focusing on customer and partner satisfaction.
When not at work Ana enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with family.
Tania Mahboob
Client Relationship Manager
Meet Tania
Tania Mahboob is a Client Relationship Manager with Akram. She earned her Honors Bachelor's degree in Finance from University of the Punjab, Pakistan. She has more than seven years experience in the customer relations department of a large commercial bank and other commercial organizations.
Zainab Bajwa
Network Administrator
Meet Zainab
Zainab is Akram's Network Administrator She has done MIT from University of the Punjab(Pak) and Microsoft Certified Azure(Fundamentals) Expert. She is responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting Company Networks along with Security Implementation.
Zainab has four kids and enjoys spending time with her family.
Best Accounting & Audit Firm | Start-up & Emerging Funds
Akram is a winner in the Hedgeweek Americas Awards for consecutive 3 years 2021, 2022, and 2023
"We have been voted “Best Accounting Firm for Start-up & Emerging Funds by Hedge Week”.
Akram is a winner of “Best Audit Firm" by Private Equity Wire US Emerging Managers Awards 2024.
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Contact Us for Investment Fund Accounting Solutions
We understand that clients in the Alternative Investments arena are extremely prudent. At Akram, we provide high-end, tailored fund accounting services with careful planning and an unmatched responsiveness that only a boutique accounting firm like ours can deliver. Contact us today to learn more about our specialized assurance, advisory, and tax services for hedge funds, commodity trading advisors, private equity and venture capital funds, digital asset funds, insurance dedicated funds, real estate funds, day traders, investors, family offices, and high net worth individuals.