Crowe ExPErtise Webinar Series: M&A Cyber Integration and Audit Readiness

Private equity firms and portfolio companies often face distinct operational and reporting challenges as they grow and evolve.

Join the next installment of the Crowe ExPErtise Webinar Series on Tuesday, May 5, at which specialists will explore practical considerations for managing cybersecurity integration during M&A and strengthening audit readiness.

Presenters first will examine common cyber risks that can emerge during integration and outline practical approaches for establishing baseline security controls. Topics will include early-stage integration priorities, visibility into security posture across entities, and steps organizations can take to support secure operations during day one and early post-close phases.

The session then will shift to audit readiness considerations, during which presenters will highlight accounting records, documentation, and analyses that typically require focused preparation ahead of an audit. The discussion will include areas that frequently require additional attention in private equity portfolio company audits, such as equity and ownership structures, intercompany activity, and complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.

Throughout the webinar, participants will gain practical insights into how organizations can approach integration and reporting challenges while maintaining operational continuity and financial reporting discipline. Whether you are involved in deal execution, portfolio company oversight, cybersecurity leadership, or financial reporting, this session will provide perspectives designed to help you better understand the risks and considerations that arise during post-acquisition integration and audit preparation.

After attending this session, you should be able to:

• Identify common cybersecurity risks that can arise during post-acquisition technology integration
• Evaluate practical approaches for establishing baseline security controls during day one and early post-close integration phases
• Identify key accounting records, analyses, and supporting documentation that should be prepared before an external audit
• Analyze financial reporting areas that frequently require additional attention in private equity portfolio company audits, including equity structures, intercompany activity, and complex transactions
• Evaluate coordination approaches among management, auditors, tax teams, and technical accounting specialists to support an efficient audit process
• Apply early-stage strategies for evaluating complex accounting matters during the financial reporting cycle