Gain practical insight from Crowe specialists on how private equity firms and portfolio companies can approach cyber strategy during M&A and general audit preparation in this webinar recording.
Explore how private equity firms and portfolio companies can reduce cybersecurity risk, streamline post-acquisition integration, and improve audit readiness in today’s fast-moving M&A environment. In this Crowe ExPErtise webinar, service leaders share practical strategies for managing risk, strengthening controls, and navigating complex accounting considerations throughout the deal life cycle.
Webinar topics
Learn why mergers and acquisitions create a prime window for cyberattacks and how threat actors exploit post-close vulnerabilities, disconnected systems, and limited visibility during integration. The discussion covers real-world M&A cybersecurity risks, including unvetted network connections, excessive access privileges, and inherited compliance gaps that can impact portfolio companies and private equity sponsors alike.
Discover practical cybersecurity controls organizations should implement during the first 90 days after closing a deal. Topics include network isolation, multifactor authentication (MFA), endpoint detection, vulnerability assessments, third-party risk management, and establishing cybersecurity reporting metrics to improve visibility and reduce operational risk across portfolio companies.
Understand how to prepare for a successful first-year audit after an acquisition through proactive planning, early communication with auditors, and timely financial close processes. This section highlights common audit challenges related to acquisitions, reconciliations, intercompany activity, debt covenant compliance, and coordination with tax and valuation specialists.
Gain insight into the accounting complexities private equity-backed companies commonly face, including business combinations, profits interests, debt modifications, sale-leaseback transactions, and revenue recognition considerations. Crowe specialists also discuss how changing economic conditions, including tariffs and market disruptions, can affect accounting judgments, disclosures, and financial reporting requirements.
Learn why early collaboration between management teams, auditors, valuation specialists, and accounting advisers is critical for addressing technical accounting issues efficiently. The webinar speakers explain how documenting accounting judgments, evaluating disclosure impacts, and proactively identifying risks can help private equity firms accelerate audits and minimize unexpected reporting issues.
Note: Only attendees of the live webinar are eligible for CPE or CLE credit for qualifying webinars. If you view the webinar recording on this page you may not be eligible for CPE or CLE. For questions about CPE, contact [email protected].
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