We are pleased to present to you J.H. Cohn LLP's Going Public: A Decision Maker's Guide, which provides a general introduction to going—and being—public. It highlights the benefits and costs of going public, explains how to determine when the time is right for an IPO, discusses alternative financing sources, and describes the process of preparing for an IPO and registering your offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

This guide also discusses the enhanced corporate responsibilities that characterize life as a public company—including new accountabilities to shareholders, boards, the SEC, and other Federal and state agencies—and walks readers through event preparation, the process itself, and the importance of working with the right advisers.

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We encourage you to take the time to review this guide and then, when you're ready to discuss the IPO process, reach out to Richard Salute, CPA, J.H. Cohn LLP partner and Capital Markets practice director, at rsalute@jhcohn.com or 516-336-550, for more information.