Building trust in US Capital Markets: Specialist audit and SEC Reporting for non-US based companies.

Our US Audit and Global Capital Markets Teams together combine extensive experience and industry knowledge in delivering comprehensive high-quality audit and assurance services under both the standards of the PCAOB and AICPA audit standards. Specialising in providing US audit and SEC reporting services to non-US based companies listed or planning to list as either domestic registrants or foreign private issuers on the NYSE or the NASDAQ Stock Market, our team of professionals are experienced in navigating the complexities of initial public offerings in the United States (IPOs), including other filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as well as ongoing US reporting obligations subsequent to IPO, including annual reporting under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

With our deep specialism in US audits, SEC reporting, and the US IPO listing process, we assist non-US companies in the journey from private to public in the United States, providing clarity and confidence as a trusted adviser as you embark on your journey in the world’s largest global financial markets.

US Public company audit services

PCAOB Audits: Strengthening compliance, transparency and investor confidence.

We specialise in delivering audit and assurance services under the standards of the PCAOB, tailored to meet the unique needs of companies navigating the US capital markets. Our team of specialists provide comprehensive support across a range of services, including:

• Foreign Private Issuers: Audits and reviews of financial statements included in SEC filings such as on Form F-1, Form 20-F and Form F-4
• Domestic Registrants: Audits and reviews of financial statements included in SEC filings such as on Form S-1, Form 10-K and Form 10-Q
• Pre-IPO Companies: IPO readiness and support in navigating the filing process with the SEC for a successful US IPO
• SPAC Transactions: Specialist audits of operating companies for De-SPAC mergers and related filings including Form F-3 and Form S-3
• Regulation S-X: Compliance with Rule 3-05 and Rule 3-09 requirements for applicable audits of required financial statements in SEC filings by SEC Registrants
• Group reporting on a component located in the UK to the auditor of an issuer in the United States

Our experienced team ensures your company can meet all necessary SEC regulatory reporting requirements, providing clarity, transparency and confidence as you expand your business in the United States as a public company or prepare for a US initial public offering.

Global Capital Markets

Helping you navigate complex challenges and competing demands.

We provide a comprehensive suite of US Capital Markets services to assist companies navigating the complexities of the global financial markets. Our specialist team offers guidance and support throughout every stage of your US capital markets journey, including:

• Advice and support related to all facets of an Initial Public Offering (US IPO) including SEC reporting requirements
• Drafting relevant financial information for registration statements including non-GAAP financial measures
• Advice and support for debt and equity issuances in private placements including structuring advice for capital raising
• Advice and support to operating companies for De-SPAC mergers and related filings including Form F-3 and Form S-3 including preparation of pro forma financial information
• Identification of GAAP differences and conversion to US GAAP or IFRS
• Financial statement preparation under US GAAP and IFRS
• Building internal controls frameworks for regulatory compliance
• SOX readiness assessments for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Valuations and due diligence for transactions and investments
• Group tax strategy, international tax planning, and tax compliance

With deep specialism in the US capital markets, whether you are preparing for a US IPO, navigating SEC filings, a private placement of securities or managing cross-border financial reporting, we offer tailored solutions to ensure compliance and completion to meet regulatory deadlines.

Private company audit services:

AICPA Audits:

Our US audit team are proficient in auditing UK companies preparing financial statements under US GAAP or for group reporting purposes. We deliver audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAS[GD1.1]), led by auditors who bring deep technical accounting expertise and US audit knowledge and experience. We ensure a thorough, efficient audit process tailored to your company's unique needs, providing clarity and confidence for your financial reporting deadlines.

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