The recent surge in special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) has the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) raising a cautionary flag. Is this just a passing speed bump or do SPACs present more challenges than they are worth? 

Hear directly from Baker Tilly client and WM Technology CFO Arden Lee about his experience having just undergone a SPAC transaction

Receive a brief update on recent guidance issued by the SEC

Learn about critical aspects of governance and internal audit required of public companies

Gain an understanding of common pitfalls experienced by companies going public via SPAC

This webinar is intended for board members and executives considering SPAC opportunities, investors and sponsors looking to learn more about SPACs, CFOs, finance/accounting, internal audit, private company executives and legal professionals.

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Ernest Miranda, a partner in our Orange County, California office and SEC practice leader, has been with Baker Tilly since 2004.

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Hear from WM Technology CFO Arden Lee about his experience having just undergone a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transaction and learn about recent guidance issued by the SEC.

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