The IPO is one of the biggest, brightest, brashest stars in the financial galaxy, the fodder for countless movies, books, op-ed pieces, and confused grimaces. It’s that last one we’re targeting with this first of five episodes in our IPO series, where Embarkers Adam Olsen, Sarah Cage Richter, Jason Larkin, Chase Anderson, and Jana Gregory walk you through an IPO overview, discussing the basics every business must know before setting sail on the public entity seas.

• What is an IPO? Why do companies go public?
• The regulatory environment – The 1933 and 1934 Acts, SOX, and JOBS
• Today’s IPO market – statistics, trends, ‘traditional’ vs. ‘alternative’ IPO paths
• The different types of issuers and filers

For more information on the IPO process and related topics:

• IPO Readiness: Accounting Challenges You May Face When Going Public
• Assembling the Teams & Advisors You Need When Preparing for an IPO
• SPACs: What's a Special Purpose Acquisition Company?
• What is SOX Compliance? Requirements, Controls, Audits, & More

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