2027 Vault Rankings
At a Glance
“Supportive, collaborative team culture.”
“Growth and learning opportunities.”
“Work-life balance”
“Deadlines can be tight at times, which may require extra focus and extended working hours to meet client expectations.”
“Lack of global mobility opportunities.”
“Uneven career progression across teams.”
About Akram Assurance, Advisory & Tax Firm
Established in 2013 by Muhammad Akram—an industry veteran with experience at national and Big 4 accounting firms—Akram & Associates is a U.S.-based accounting firm dedicated to supporting the alternative investment industry. Headquartered in North Carolina, Akram has additional offices in New York City, New York; Newport Beach, California; Bel Air, Maryland; Lahore, Pakistan; Singapore; and the Cayman Islands.
The firm’s suite of services includes audit and assurance, tax compliance, and advisory, as well as business consulting for entities and individuals. In addition to servicing hedge funds, Akram provides solutions to private equity funds, digital asset funds, insurance-dedicated funds, venture capital funds, privately held businesses, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and foundations and nonprofits.
206 Highhouse Road
Suite 106
Cary, NC 27513
Phone: (919) 377-1097
CEO: Muhammad Akram
Tax Member: Alex Cummings
Audit Member: Thom Stranger
2026 Employees (All Locations): 95
Cary, NC
Miami, FL
Cockeysville, MD
New York, NY
Lahore, Pakistan
Cayman Islands
Audit & Assurance
Tax
Consulting
Family Office
IT and Cybersecurity