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Publicly held companies – and those planning public offerings – need specialized audit and accounting expertise from seasoned practitioners who truly understand the landscape and produce successful outcomes. Friedman helps small and mid-size public companies negotiate the maze of assurance, regulatory and transactional demands. We provide steady guidance, premier service and timely execution at every turn.
Compliance and transactional requirements in the public space are complex, often high-stakes endeavors. Friedman’s experienced Public Company Audit and Accounting team manages the full spectrum of accounting and audit work for clients throughout each engagement, from inception through completion.
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The Challenge
This publicly held company was attempting to recover from bankruptcy. It had complex accounting issues, a significant investment in a foreign affiliate (which did not produce timely financial information) and management that was hesitant to provide supporting documentation for fear of not being in compliance with SOX. On the other hand, management realized that they were faced with the impending loss of significant investor dollars if the company was not timely with filing and reporting deadlines. Friedman replaced a "Big 4" accounting firm in December and faced the challenge of meeting reporting deadlines with very little time to gather an understanding of the business and transaction flow of an accelerated filer.
The Solution
Friedman understood the challenges facing the company but was confident that we could get the job done. Through a Herculean effort, after the client obtained a one-month extension in the filing and reporting requirement, and after 4,000 billable hours, we assisted the client in meeting its deadline. Management was then able to focus on growing the company, raising the capital it needed, completing future acquisitions and continuing to operate successfully.
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