Merging with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), presented by Grant Thornton - American Institute of CPAs
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Private companies are increasingly going public through an acquisition by a public special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), rather than through the traditional initial public offering (IPO) route. SPAC transactions can give rise to unique financial reporting and accounting issues.
Learning Objectives:
Identify risks and benefits to this transaction alternative
Determine information required in SEC filings for a private operating company being acquired by a SPAC
Recognize key accounting considerations for the U.S. GAAP financial statements of the combined entity following a SPAC transaction
Speaker(s):
Matthew
Esposito,
Partner, Accounting Advisory Services,
Grant Thornton LLP
​Speaker - In Person(s):
Graham
Dyer,
CPA,
Partner & Chief Accountant,
Grant Thornton LLP
Category:
Concurrent Session (Onsite and Online)
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