SEC Reporting Matters: A Guide to Going Public

The decision to become a public company involves consideration of various advantages, disadvantages, costs, and alternatives to going public. 

This Guide provides stakeholders with some considerations to help the decision-making process:

  • Getting Ready for an IPO
  • Assembling The Team
  • The Registration Process
  • Public Company Accounting
  • Life As a Public Company

Download the SEC Reporting Matters IPO Guide to learn more about the process and key considerations to going public. 

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