Family Office

    Trust Accounting

    Definition

    Specialized recordkeeping for assets held in trust — tracking principal vs. income, distributions, trustee fees, and beneficiary allocations.

    Why it matters

    Trust accounting has unique rules and tax implications. Errors here can create fiduciary liability for trustees and unexpected tax consequences for beneficiaries.

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