Name: Strategies for Navigating IPO & SPAC Readiness
Start: 2025-01-28T16:00:00Z
End: 2025-01-28T16:00:44.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
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KNAV provides an expansive suite of public accounting services which includes accounting, assurance, taxation, international transfer pricing, global risk consulting, and business advisory services. Our team combines local insights with global expertise to design powerful strategies and help our clients stay ahead of the curve.

Valuation is universal in theory but local in practice. A discounted cash flow model in New York may look identical to one in London — yet once accounting rules, tax laws, and regulatory frameworks are applied, the results diverge sharply. This webinar explores how global valuation methods intersect with local standards such as US GAAP, IFRS, and FRS 102, and what executives, CFOs, and valuation professionals must consider when deals, employee equity awards, or financial reporting cross borders.
Through practical examples and case studies, we will examine how treatment of PPE, R&D, goodwill, revenue recognition, leases, and share-based payments affects reported value. We will also explore how US 409A valuations reconcile with UK reporting frameworks, and why a single share transfer can trigger parallel — but not identical — valuations across jurisdictions.
Attendees will gain actionable insights into reconciling competing standards, managing cross-border assumptions, and ensuring valuations remain credible to regulators, auditors, and stakeholders worldwide.

From New York to London: How Accounting Rules Reshape Value

From Hidden Leakages to Financial & Tax Reporting Risks
Key points for discussion:
1. Hidden GTN Leaks
2. Risks Accounting & Financial Reporting
3. Tax Impact of GTN Estimates
4. Compliance & Method Changes
Date & Time : 24 September, 11:00 AM EST

The GTN Balancing Act

Kavit Sanghvi (Partner, US Tax) <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavit-sanghvi-9a2574a8">Click here to view Kavit's linkedin profile</a> 
Prathamesh Hegishte (Director, US Tax) <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prathamesh-hegishte-0b2b69151">Click here to view Prathamesh's linkedin profile</a> 

Gain insights into the OBBBA proposal and its far-reaching implications for corporate and international taxation. Explore how revived incentives and expensing provisions create planning opportunities, assess business impact for U.S. and multinational companies, and prepare for key implementation and compliance changes.

Learning Objectives
1. Identify the key corporate tax provisions introduced under the "Big Beautiful Bill," including changes to bonus depreciation, business interest expense limitations, and modifications to the R&D amortization rules.
2. Analyze the proposed Section 899 rules and their impact on cross-border transactions, including enhanced Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT).
3. Analyze the potential financial and operational impact (including planning opportunities) of the bill’s provisions on U.S. corporations.  

Participants will earn 1 hour of NASBA CPE credit.

Field of Study: Taxes

Additional Information
• Prerequisites: None
• Advanced Preparation: None
• Program Level: Basic
• Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

<a href="https://us.knavcpa.com/overview-of-cpe-information/">Click here to read the overview of CPE Information</a>

What's Inside the One Big Beautiful Bill

Gain insights into the OBBBA proposal and its far-reaching implications for corporate and international taxation. Explore how revived incentives and expensing provisions create planning opportunities, assess business impact for U.S. and multinational companies, and prepare for key implementation and compliance changes.

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Join us for an exclusive webinar where we dissect the real-world impact of AI on business valuation. We’ll explore:
• AI’s role in competitive positioning and market disruption
• How AI adoption influences revenue growth, cost structures, and profitability
• Key risks, from obsolescence to cybersecurity and regulatory challenges
• Valuation methodologies for AI-driven businesses—DCF, market multiples, IP valuation
• Practical insights for investors, businesses, and valuation professionals

With expert insights and an interactive Q&A, this session is designed to help business leaders, investors, and finance professionals navigate AI’s impact on valuation with confidence.

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ESOP Accounting and Tax Considerations

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Cross-border ESOP Taxation

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Strategic Insights for Gift and Estate Tax Valuations

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D2C Landscape in India

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Valuation of ESOPs Using Option Pricing Methods

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Pre-Transaction Accounting & Tax Considerations: Key Steps to Ensure a Successful Business Acquisition

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Strategic Site Selection and Incentives for US Expansion

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) and SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies), exploring their rise in popularity and the opportunities they present. 

Our agenda includes discussion on the differences between traditional IPOs and the SPAC route to going public, conducting a readiness assessment for financial, operational, and governance preparedness, and the financial reporting and SEC compliance requirements. We’ll also delve into SPAC-specific considerations, including sponsor economics, PIPE financing, and De-SPAC accounting, along with covering post-IPO/SPAC transitions, including operational readiness, investor relations, and ongoing compliance, with case studies and lessons learned.

Strategies for Navigating IPO & SPAC Readiness

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