PCAOB and SEC Compliance
Our Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Audit Readiness and SEC Issuer Services are tailored to help you prepare for an IPO. We navigate you through the complex landscape of SEC compliance and financial reporting. As a Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)-registered firm, we provide high-quality assurance and advisory support through every stage: due diligence, statutory and financial statement audits, IFRS conversions, and technical accounting guidance (e.g., revenue recognition, stock-based compensation). Whether you are preparing to IPO or have already gone public, we can help. Key services include:
- IPO readiness consulting, improving your internal controls and reporting frameworks before going public
- SEC reporting, including quarterly and annual filings
- Guidance on international tax issues, multi-state tax, leasing accounting and technical accounting
- Advisory support on public company tax issues, valuation considerations, and complex technical accounting matters.
Our partner-led approach establishes clear communication and customized strategies, enabling you to meet SEC requirements efficiently and navigate the transition to public markets with confidence.
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Risk Advisory Services
Our Risk Advisory Services help you build the robust, scalable frameworks to manage financial, operational and compliance risks that are especially valuable when preparing for an IPO. We provide technical accounting and financial reporting insight , support in strengthening internal controls, such as SOX and SEC compliance, and develop customized risk management plans aligned with your risk tolerance and growth trajectory.
Specifically for SOX 404 compliance, we work with management to implement the required 404(a) compliance framework while tracking the company’s required SOX compliance and alignment with filing status. 404(a) requires management to perform their own assessment of internal controls, while 404(b) brings that assessment into the scope of the financial statement audit. A company is permitted a grace period from 404(b) following a registration statement with the SEC for five filed 10-k's, unless certain thresholds are met. This brings a significant documentation requirement for auditors to report their opinion on the financial statements and the Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR). We work with management to stand up and operate an internal control function with deep technical knowledge and experience to support.
For companies planning to go public, we provide internal audit co-sourcing and outsourcing, specialized audit support for SEC filers, IT audit strategy, and department build-out. Our integrated teams covering cybersecurity, ERP systems, and technical accounting help diagnose, mitigate, and monitor risks effectively, delivering IPO readiness through enhanced governance, compliance and resilience.
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Tax Provision Services (ASC 740)
Proactively addressing the tax implications of tax reporting is essential for IPO readiness. Our professionals help you build a robust plan, allowing you to focus on your business while we help handle the complexities of tax financial reporting. From tax technology, provision preparation, financial statement reporting to SOX documentation, we help strengthen reporting processes and internal controls.
We also provide specialized support for tax filing positions, audit coordination and risk management strategies tailored to your growth trajectory. These services deliver audit-ready reporting and reduce compliance risk, helping your organization meet SEC expectations and confidently transition to public markets.
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Valuation Services
IPO readiness requires rigorous, defensible valuation services tailored to IPO-specific financial reporting and compliance needs. We perform valuations on complex elements critical to IPO readiness, including intangible assets, stock compensation plans, derivative financial instruments, and purchase price allocations under ASC 805/IFRS 3, so that all fair-value measurements align with regulatory standards. These analyses support accuracy in financial disclosures, transparent reporting under GAAP and IFRS, and bolster investor confidence through audit-ready valuations.
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Finance Modernization
Our Finance Transformation services provide the strategic lift you need to accelerate IPO readiness by replacing outdated, manual processes with a scalable, investor‑grade finance function built for scrutiny and rapid growth. Our people‑first approach modernizes core finance operations, enhances data accuracy, and deploys smart automation and real‑time analytics, allowing your organization to meet the rigorous reporting, compliance, and operational demands of going public. By aligning accounting capabilities with tailored technology solutions, Cherry Bekaert helps CFOs streamline audits, strengthen internal controls, and produce the timely, transparent insights that investors and regulators expect, turning your finance team into a powerful engine that supports a smooth IPO journey and sustained post‑IPO performance.
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