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SOX Readiness for SPACS: 6 Leading Practices

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A typical SPAC lifecycle and timeline
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Differences between SPAC IPOs and Traditional IPOs
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Importance of considering SOX readiness ahead of a SPAC merger
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6 leading practices for SPAC targets to prepare for SOX
SOX Readiness for SPACS: 6 Leading Practices

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In the last two years, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) have overtaken the initial public offering (IPO) as the predominant route for private companies to go public, comprising 58% of total US IPOs{: target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} in the first half of 2021.
As the popularity of SPACs continues to sweep the investment world, it is important for potential SPAC stakeholders to understand the importance of prioritizing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) readiness when facing significantly accelerated SPAC timelines. 
SOX Readiness for SPACs: 6 Leading Practices, coauthored by AuditBoard and Deloitte & Touche LLP., will provide an introduction to SPACs and expand on recognized practices for SOX readiness on a SPAC timeline, including:
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A typical SPAC lifecycle and timeline.
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Differences between SPAC IPOs and Traditional IPOs.
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Importance of considering SOX readiness ahead of a SPAC merger.
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6 leading practices for SPAC targets to prepare for SOX.
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