Designed as an alternative to traditional IPOs, SPACs offer a quick and easy way to raise capital to acquire—and go public with—an existing private company. In this in-depth course, we discuss the pros and cons of today's hottest investment topic, including potential legal and accounting issues, the short life and long-term outlook of a SPAC, financial reporting and SEC filings, identifying and acquiring a target company, and SPACs' increased popularity during the pandemic.
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| Instructor: | Frank Castillo CPA |
| Course No: | SPEC-SPAC-G63021 |
| Recommended CPE: | 1.50 |
| Delivery Method: | Group Internet Based - Webinar |
| Date Offered: | 12/10/2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Level of Knowledge: | Basic |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Registration Requirements: | Registration with GoToWebinar is required |
| Recommended Field of Study: | Specialized Knowledge
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Learning Objectives
- Recall common attributes regarding target companies, transaction timetables and unit pricing for SPAC’s.
- Recall the sequence of transactions commonly encountered when engaging in a SPAC IPO including risk considerations and mitigation.
- Identify recent pronouncements made by the SEC concerning reporting safeguards target companies should be mindful of.
- Recall advantages and disadvantages of using a SPAC over a traditional IPO.