IPO Readiness Center
Going public can be critical to your success, yet getting there can be a daunting process. Because preparation is the key to a successful IPO, we created the IPO Readiness Center to bring to bear key tools and resources to help you navigate and weigh the significant factors in your going public decision.
BDO is proud to have helped numerous companies go public, from the initial planning stage through the final filing of the registration statement. The IPO Readiness Center draws from this experience to provide those in the process of, or considering an initial public offering, practical tools such as the BDO Guide to Going Public, as well as educational opportunities, thought leadership and market research.
Thought Leadership
In order to help companies keep current on accounting and SEC reporting developments that might impact an IPO, BDO disseminates timely newsletters and thought leadership.
Initial Offerings Newsletter - Spring 2012
On a global basis, Q1 of 2012 was a difficult time for initial public offerings (IPOs). Every major region experienced year-over-year declines in the number of deals priced, with the exception of the United States.
BDO 2012 IPO Outlook
Derived from telephone interviews conducted within a scientifically-developed, pure random sample of the nation's leading investment banks, the 2012 BDO IPO Outlook examines the opinions of 100 capital markets executives regarding initial public offerings in the United States in the coming year.
BDO 2011 IPO Halftime Report
The 2011 BDO IPO Halftime Report examines the opinions of 100 capital markets executives at leading investment banks regarding the market for initial public offerings (IPOs)
in the United States during the second half of the year. According to this new study, continued growth is predicted in the number and size of IPOs on U.S. exchanges for the remainder
of 2011. The bankers also have strong opinions on pre-IPO marketplaces and their impact on Internet valuations.
BDO Knows: SEC - Report on 2011 AICPA SEC and PCAOB Conference
The annual AICPA National Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments held on December 5-7, in Washington, DC, provided insights into the Securities and Exchange Commission staff's views on various accounting and reporting issues.BDO Knows: SEC - SEC Year in Review: Significant 2011 Developments
In 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission addressed incorporating International Financial Reporting Standards into financial reporting by domestic issuers, in addition to completing rulemaking required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection act.BDO Knows: FASB - Accounting Year in Review: 2011
Prepared to help our clients respond to the rapid pace of changes in accounting standards during 2011.
IPO Go-To Tools
BDO Guide to Going Public
For business owners who are considering taking their company public, this guide outlines the process itself, and explains and highlights the significant factors in the going-public decision. The Guide to Going Public is designed to help evaluate advantages and disadvantages in relation to your company's position.
Access to Capital Markets
A snapshot of BDO's IPO credentials and "Top 25" SEC clients, including select underwriters involved in BDO client offerings.- Expanded information is available at our Access to Capital Markets page.
Seminars and Webcasts
IPO Readiness: Are You On Track?
Live seminars planned in major markets across the country. We look forward to announcing these dates and locations in the near future.
