ENTITY: AQR Capital Management
DATE: 13-03-2026

**Forensic Audit Memo – AQR Capital Management**
**Date:** [Insert Date]

1. **Objective:** Conduct a forensic review of AQR’s quantitative trading models to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and identify potential operational risks.
2. **Scope:** Examine algorithmic logic, data integrity, and execution protocols across all trading strategies, with emphasis on backtesting methodologies and trade reconciliation.
3. **Findings:** Preliminary analysis indicates discrepancies in historical performance attribution; further investigation required to validate model assumptions and parameter stability.
4. **Next Steps:** Schedule a detailed walkthrough with the quantitative research team to reconcile discrepancies and assess remediation timelines.

**Prepared by:** [Your Name/Team]
**Approval:** [Approval Authority]

[NOTARIZED BY 2A AGENCY]