IPO Readiness: What Companies Must Know About Going Public
2/10/2026 2:00 PM Eastern
2/10/2026 3:30 PM Eastern
Event details
As capital markets shift and regulatory requirements evolve, many private companies are exploring whether to go public through an initial public offering (IPO). But IPO readiness involves far more than a strategic decision to list – it requires thorough regulatory preparedness, rigorous financial reporting, and strong internal controls.
Join Crowe professionals for an insightful webinar that will unpack the IPO journey. Drawing from real-world experience and current trends, our panel will walk attendees through the state of the IPO market, the evolving Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) landscape, and common financial reporting and operational challenges companies face when preparing to go public.
Whether your company is in the early stages of IPO planning or further along on its path to going public, this session will offer actionable insights into what it takes to become IPO ready and navigate the realities of life as a public company.
As a result of participating in this webinar, you should be able to:
- Describe current trends and regulatory considerations affecting companies evaluating an IPO
- Explain key elements of the IPO process, including SEC registration statement and review considerations
- Identify common accounting, financial reporting, and disclosure matters that companies often must address before going public
- Recognize key public company reporting and compliance obligations following an IPO, including ongoing SEC reporting and internal control considerations
Continuing professional education
Prerequisites: None
Program level: Basic
Advance preparation: None
Delivery method: Webinar (group internet based)
Field of study: Accounting
This session is recommended for 1.5 hours of CPE credit.
Note: All participants MUST be logged into the webinar INDIVIDUALLY to receive CPE credit. CPE credit will only be granted in the name of the individual logged into the LIVE presentation. Crowe is unable to grant CPE credit for groups viewing the webinar or for viewing on-demand recordings of the webinar.
There is no registration fee for participating in this webinar; therefore, there is no cancellation fee.
Who should attend
CFOs, chief accounting officers, controllers, finance leaders, and others with a role in accounting and financial reporting for companies that are contemplating an IPO
Presenters
- Mark Shannon, Partner, National Office
- Ryan Walker, Partner, National Office
- Paul Elggren, Managing Director, Internal Audit Consulting
- Chris Behof, Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory
Additional information
For additional information, please contact Crowe Events.