Initial Public Offering for small business owner

You are an owner of a company that is considering raising new capital through an initial public offering. Prior to offering your stock to the public, you must make sure that your financial records are in conformity with standards. You will need to make sure that your company meets all regulations and guidance of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the stock exchange where you decide to list your shares. The costs that you will incur in order to “go public” are significant and not a decision to be taken lightly.

In this assignment, you will prepare a 10-12 page report that discusses the following: What is required in order to file an initial public offering – strictly from an accounting perspective? What are some important accounting considerations when deciding to “go public”? Describe at least five accounting standards that you believe investors in a new company will find important about your company. Why did you select these standards and why do you believe that investors will find these standards important? What are the important laws regulations that will apply to your initial publicly offering and to public companies in general? Why do companies decide to remain private versus going public (from an accounting perspective only)?

The research should include authoritative literature and peer reviewed articles.