The Evolving Landscape of Investment Accounting: Navigating New Frontiers Written By S Bhattacharya, PhD  ||  Investment accounting plays a critical role in providing accurate and reliable financial information for investment portfolios, enabling informed decision-making. Traditionally, it focused on tracking and reporting on conventional assets like stocks and bonds. However, the advent of new financial instruments and technologies, such as royalty systems and decentralized finance (DeFi), has significantly expanded the scope and complexity of this field. The Necessity of Investment Accounting in the Modern Era : • Accurate Valuation and Reporting: It ensures that investment portfolios are accurately valued and reported, complying with regulatory requirements and accounting standards. This is crucial for transparency and investor confidence. • Performance Measurement: It facilitates the measurement of investment performance, allowing investors to assess the effectiveness of t...