Behind Every Great Deal is a Great Accountant

Key Takeaways

Global merger and acquisition activity topped $5 trillion in 2021, shattering the all-time record. An abundance of capital and sky-high valuations fueled this flurry of deal making. During this quarter's SEC Professionals Group meeting, members and auditors will share their experience of recent M&As, including how to get a seat at the table, how to align accounting and financial reporting policies, and common pitfalls they have seen over the years.

After this event, you will be able to:

• Explain how to integrate accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures
• Describe various scenarios and entity reporting issues that panelists have encountered in mergers and acquisitions—and how those issues were resolved
• Outline special considerations and pitfalls related to mergers and acquisitions