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As you engage with the SPAC Accelerator, Armanino and NightDragon act as an integral part of your team, ensuring you are well equipped in navigating the path from private company to SPAC IPO. As you discover the areas that are in need of the most improvement, using the SPAC Acclerator solution, you can expect to be provided with not just comprehensive accounting, tax, internal controls, technology, finance and Pre-IPO/SEC expertise but also expertise backed by more than 100 years of experience investing in and managing public companies. Combined, Armanino and NightDragon provide added bandwidth, seasoned experts, and practical strategies to support every need with any SPAC.
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There are few transformational events larger than the decision to go public. Armanino has a ~50 question assessment (it takes about 15 minutes to complete) to gauge your readiness for a successful SPAC.
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Orchestrated Solutions

Accelerate Your Transaction

Executing a SPAC is an orchestration of multiple workstreams. To ensure success, your engagement will be provided with comprehensive program management to manage tasks to timelines and accelerate your transaction across the six key areas covered by our SPAC Accelerator Solution:
1. People
  • Management & Board Advisory: Advise management on public company readiness and offering process, including hiring of investment bankers, IPO marketing and messaging, and investor relations.
  • Board Advisory: Work as a trusted advisor with the CEO to shape Board discussions.
  • Business Development & Partnerships: Facilitate introductions to key channel and strategic partners leveraging the NightDragon network.
  • Organizational Matters: Aid in the finding and retention of key leadership, recommend organizational design.
  • Loan staffing, Co-sourcing and Outsourcing: Provide experienced, key personnel in key functions such as FP&A, tax, accounting, internal controls, SOX, equity management and systems administration.
2. Strategic Planning
  • Corporate Strategy: Collaborate with management to define and communicate corporate strategy.
  • Corporate Development: Define M&A process, strategy, and integration plan.
  • Sales Strategy: Advise on go-to-market strategy, introduce relevant CISOs and customer opportunities.
  • Marketing & Brand Awareness: Support marketing strategy to up-level company visibility in the market, including keynotes at customer/partner events.
3. Technology & Digital Transformation
  • Establish best-in-class front and back office technology (e.g., ERP, CRM, Budgeting and Reporting) to ensure global scalability, while meeting strict compliance requirements.
  • Implement and integrate your systems, as needed, based on our best-in-class roadmap.
4. Financial Planning & Reporting
  • Provide co-sourced or outsourced FP&A capabilities to meet all SEC reporting requirements.
  • Prepare and file Form S1 / S4.
  • Support technical accounting compliance and management related to:
    • Equity
    • Revenue Recognition (606)
    • Lease Accounting
    • 409A Valuation
    • IFRS & US GAAP Standards
  • Develop custom analytics, and report on compliance data with ease.
5. Accounting & Tax
  • Audit Preparation: Manage Big 4 auditors and prepare all needed documentation:
    • Account Reconciliations & Roll-forwards
    • Accounting Policy Memos
    • Presentation of Financial Statements – IFRS to GAAP
    • Footnotes & Disclosures
  • Tax Consulting & Compliance: Provide as much or as little expertise as needed:
    • Tax Provision Assistance, Including Annual/Quarterly
    • Assistance with SEC Tax Footnote
    • Deferred Tax Asset Analysis
    • FIN 48 Assessment and Memo
    • State Nexus and Apportionment Analysis
    • §382 Limitation Calculation
    • Legal Entity & IP Structure Review
    • Transfer Pricing
6. Internal Controls
  • SOX Compliance
    • Design and readiness of SOX compliant controls environment.
    • Testing of design and efficiency of controls environment.
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Experts
Tom Brunton, CFO Advisory, Armanino
Partner
Tom Brunton, CPA
Tom is a forward-thinking business consultant who offers Financial Management services that help companies grow.
Dallas, TX
Caroline Stovall - Partner, Consulting - Dallas, TX
Partner
Caroline Stovall, ACA
Caroline leads the firm's CFO Advisory practice. She has over 25 years of domestic and international experience.
Dallas, TX
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News & Insights
Choosing Right Path to Liquidity IPO SPAC M&A
White Paper
Choosing the Right Path to Liquidity: IPO, SPAC or M&A?
For the best outcomes, don’t rush towards liquidity without a well-planned exit strategy.
December 23, 2021
Key Equity Considerations for Private Companies Before Going Public
Article
Key Equity Considerations for Private Companies Before Going Public
Help ensure a smoother and more successful public filing by preparing a thorough equity management program.
June 22, 2021
Getting on the SPAC Track: 2021 Outlook
Webinar
Getting on the SPAC Track: 2021 Outlook
We’ve been through it - and we’ve got a few learnings to share about SPAC transactions!
February 18, 2021 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
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Accelerate Your SPAC

SPAC is just another word for speed – and we’re here to help you accelerate your deal. Contact us now to have one of our SPAC experts start creating your custom solution. Or, if you just want to assess your areas of strength and needs, take our quick SPAC assessment (located above).