Equity L/S Analyst | Forensic Accounting | India, Yellowstone Equity

Ankit Agrawal, CFA

I possess investment research experience across asset classes and geographies, acquired at Investcorp (New York) and Howe & Rusling (Rochester). At Investcorp, an alternative asset manager, I was part of an investment team managing >$1bn in discretionary client assets. I was also a member of investment recommendation, monitoring, cross-asset strategy and macro outlook committees that met periodically for investment decisions and top-down views. At Howe & Rusling, a long-only asset manager, I helped cover US large-cap equity investments across sectors for growth and income focused portfolios as well as assisted in managing a US small-cap growth focused equity portfolio. I possess an MBA in finance and corporate accounting from University of Rochester in US, a CFA Charter, and an Engineering degree from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in India.  

My current focus is L/S equity fundamental research across market cap and sectors with an eye on corporate governance and forensic accounting. I am currently based in India and my current coverage universe is biased towards India.

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Regulatory Disclosure: Note that Ankit Agrawal (Proprietor of Yellowstone Equity) is a SEBI registered Research Analyst (Registration No.: INH000007216). Registration granted by SEBI and certification from NISM in no way guarantee performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.

Research Analyst Contact Details -
Address: 5184, Dolatganj Bajar, Ankit Hospital, Dahod (Gujarat) - 389151 |
Email: services@yellowstoneequity.com |
Mobile: +91-7575817289

Compliance/Grievance Officer -
Name: Ankit Agrawal |
Email: services@yellowstoneequity.com |
Mobile: +91-7575817289
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Equity L/S Analyst | Forensic Accounting | India

Wirecard AG: Balance Sheet Indicates the Truth

Forensic Accounting

Yesterday, Reuters reported that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wirecard-ag" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wirecard AG (WDI GR)</a> is scrambling to find the <a href="https://in.reuters.com/finance/stocks/company-news/WRCDF.PK" target="_blank" rel="noopener">missing USD 2.1bn cash</a>. We ran Wirecard AG through our forensic accounting model to identify weak accounting areas. Our model flagged certain relevant accounting parameters which could have proactively guided users about accounting areas that needed further probing.
Please read this note in conjunction with our prior insight <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/a-forensic-analysis-tool-for-detecting-accounting-red-flags-focus-on-developed-asia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Forensic Analysis Tool for Detecting Accounting Red Flags: Focus on Developed Asia</a> for better understanding.

Yesterday, Reuters reported that Wirecard AG (WDI GR) is scrambling to find the missing USD 2.1bn cash. We ran Wirecard AG through our forensic accounting model to identify weak accounting areas. Our model flagged certain relevant accounting parameters which could have proactively guided users about accounting areas that needed further probing.
Please read this note in conjunction with our prior insight A Forensic Analysis Tool for Detecting Accounting Red Flags: Focus on Developed Asia for better understanding.

Wirecard AG

Wirecard AG: A Forensic Accounting Angle