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How SPACs Stack Up: How We Got Here and Where We’re Going

SPACs have exploded over the last year and any company considering going public should take note. We break down what they are, how they differ from a traditional IPO, and what they mean for the future of finance. Take a look.

5 Highlights from IIA GAM 2021

This year’s IIA GAM conference may be a wrap, but you’ll want to file these takeaways away for the future. Keep reading for more.

Get Ready to Simplify: Your Guide to Amplify Events in 2021

If you’re looking for inspiration, instruction, or new technology to simplify the complexities in your work, we’ve got an event for you. Check out what’s on tap for 2021.

Proxy Voting, ESG, and the Future of Fund Disclosure

As more investors focus on ESG matters, investment funds have work to do to disclose how they’re using their shareholder votes in proxy voting, Acting SEC Chairwoman Allison Herren Lee suggested at the ICI Mutual Funds and Investment Management Conference. Here’s what could help.

SPAC Disclosures: The SEC Leaves a Bread Crumb Trail

As corporate America and the M&A market have increasingly embraced SPAC mergers as alternatives to IPOs, the SEC has long been suspicious of them. There are clues that suggest that may be changing. Find out what goes into a successful SPAC disclosure with the SEC.

Perspectives: Are NFTs Hype or the Next Big Thing?

Josh Gertsch, who helped with Overstock.com’s initial coin offering from an audit perspective, looks at the buzz around non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. Read more.

Sensitive, Material, and Deadline-driven: How Overstock’s GC Team Manages Form 8-K Disclosures

The pandemic has forced every business to examine their form 8-K disclosure process. Here’s how Overstock.com is using technology and collaboration to brave the new world.

Four Thoughts from KPMG: Where SOX Compliance Is Headed in 2021

Sue King of KPMG sat down with Workiva’s Ernest Anunciacion for a quick chat about what’s upcoming in the world of SOX compliance in the months ahead. Read more inside.

How FP&A Technology Can Provide Certainty in Uncertain Times

As the business environment remains uncertain, companies need to adopt predictive FP&A technology quickly to keep up. We spoke with itelligence, an SAP provider, about how tech shines a light in the darkness. Have a look.

The New Process for Proxy Statements: SEC Pros Share Their Tips

Proxy statements have become more important to stakeholders—and more complex. To offer value without undue risk, companies like Horace Mann are simplifying the process. Find out how.