IPO Accounting & Reporting: Common Potholes, Detours & Road Hazards
In this episode, we discuss some of the more common challenges companies face on the road to IPOville, including some key insights and tips.
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Show Notes
Whether you’re following a traditional path or an alternative one like a SPAC, the IPO road is filled with twists, turns, and new responsibilities, especially around accounting and reporting. So join hosts Adam Olsen, Sarah Cage Richter, and Embark’s Dallas Market President Jason Larkin for an overview of some of the more complex and challenging areas you should prepare for, including:
- Segment reporting
- Earnings per share (EPS)
- Non-GAAP measures
- Management discussion and analysis (MD&A)
- Business combinations & pro forma information
- Stock-based compensation and “cheap stock”
- Comment letter process
For more information on IPO accounting and reporting considerations:
- Going Public: The Pre-IPO Timeline
- IPO Readiness: Accounting Challenges You May Face When Going Public
- Assembling the Teams & Advisors You Need When Preparing for an IPO
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