IPOs

EY Chief Executive Officer Carmine Di Sibio said "it's business as usual" when it comes to hiring, with a tight jobs market even as several big firms begin to cut staff.

A provision imposing a 1% excise tax on corporate stock buybacks in this year's Inflation Reduction Act is likely to have an impact on the use of special purpose acquisition companies.

Private companies looking to go public will need to be ready to prepare periodic financial reports, demonstrate effective internal control over financial reporting and manage investor relations

Finance pros are looking for an exit strategy, but many don't feel prepared to do an IPO.

A tax receivable agreement, popular in public offerings but controversial in some eyes, would regularly send extra money to insiders.

Zepz called allegations about accounting issues “speculative and factually incorrect,” and the company hasn’t announced a timeline for an IPO.

EY’s potential IPO of its consulting activities could trigger stock windfalls of as much as $8 million each for the consulting partners, compared to $2 million on average for audit partners.

Here’s why it’s important to consider the valuation implications when executing a reverse merger.

Deloitte has been helping a growing number of startups go public through initial public offerings and special purpose acquisition companies in the past two years, but a recent poll suggests the appetite may be growing more cautious.

The record number of companies going public through special purpose acquisition companies and initial public offerings last year could be facing some extra hurdles when it comes to Sarbanes-Oxley rules.

The idea behind Sarbanes-Oxley was that public companies require an extra layer of accounting checks and internal controls that private companies do not in order to protect average investors.

Companies can expect to face seven key pressure points. Here are some considerations to successfully navigate each hurdle.

Entrepreneur.com's 'Going Public,' debuting Oct. 19, will also feature KPMG professionals in a segment on 'IPO Readiness.'

A warning from the commission has prompted hundreds of special purpose acquisition companies to issue financial restatements.

The thoughtful development of a formalized internal control framework can help with effective management of risk.

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s increasing scrutiny of special purpose acquisition companies and guidance on how to account for warrants are slowing deal activity for firms.

Like most financial instruments, special purpose acquisition companies present risks and rewards, and require due diligence from accounting firms to help avoid landmines.

The tax technology provider plans to use the extra capital to expand abroad and develop new sales and use tax software and services.

Vertex has filed for an IPO, riding the wave of success the Supreme Court Wayfair decision has brought tax automation providers.

Accountants and tax pros should pay special attention to their clients who work at companies that have recently gone public.