SEC Practice
The pressures and challenges involved in managing today’s public companies are vast. Growing shareholder value, addressing regulatory change, competing in the international marketplace and protecting corporate reputation are just a few of the challenges management and the board of directors must address. The audit should not interfere with managing your business.
It takes responsive leadership, deep technical acumen, uncompromising quality and recognition of what makes your company unique to achieve a successful audit experience.
Bridging Effectiveness Gaps: A Candid Look at Board Practices
A white paper addressing communication issues between management and the board with a focus on strategy and risk, executive compensation, CEO succession planning and board evaluations.
Revised communications with audit committees of public companies
This white paper provides a summary of recently adopted PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 16, Communications with Audit Committees, including the enhancements to pre-existing communication requirements, new communication obligations and incorporation of certain SEC auditor communication requirements.
SEC staff issues final staff report on IFRS work plan
An overview of the SEC's final staff report regarding its Work Plan for the Consideration of Incorporating International Financial Reporting Standards into the Financial Reporting System for U.S. Issuers.
IPO barriers: The three big hurdles standing between Main Street and Wall Street
McGladrey's Phyllis Deiso, national SEC practice leader, discusses in The Washington Post the unique hurdles that middle market firms must clear on their way to a public offering
An overview of the JOBS Act
A seven-page summary outlining the JOBS Act's major provisions regarding capital access and reduced regulatory reporting requirements for small to midsized companies.
SEC adopts new net worth standard for accredited investors
On Jan. 25, 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to the accredited investor standards in order to comply with the requirements of Section 413(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank). Nearly a year later, on Dec. 21, 2011, the SEC adopted the final rules in an amendment to the accredited investor standards.
SEC Approves New Rules to Toughen Listing Standards for Reverse Merger Companies
Recently, the SEC approved new rules toughening the standards for companies going public through a reverse merger in order to become listed on the Nasdaq, NYSE and NYSE Amex exchanges.
A Guide to Going Public
Trying to decide if your company should go public? This guide will help your stakeholders determine if an IPO is the right path for your company by addressing some basic questions and provides an overall timeline of events and business considerations.
