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Jul 9, 2026

Tax Considerations Across the Biotech Lifecycle: Reverse Mergers as a Path to Going Public – Opportunities and Risks

Reverse mergers can offer biotech companies an accelerated path to the public markets, but the tax implications are often more complex than they appear. This article explores the key tax considerations, including net operating losses, Section 382 limitations, QSBS treatment, and the importance of aligning transaction structure with long-term business objectives.

Jul 8, 2026

Financial Reporting at an Inflection Point: Our Key Takeaways from the 2026 USC & FEI SEC Conference

The 2026 USC & FEI SEC Conference reinforced that while technology, regulations, and reporting expectations continue to evolve, the foundations of high-quality financial reporting remain unchanged. Jim Hooper examines the conference’s key themes, including AI, regulatory modernization, emerging accounting issues, audit transformation, and talent risk.

Jun 29, 2026

Understanding Consideration in M&A: Why the Details Matter More Than You Think

Purchase price isn’t always just cash paid at closing. Learn how ASC 805 treats rollover equity, earnouts, and transaction costs, and why these details can significantly affect goodwill, valuation, and post-deal financial reporting.

Jun 24, 2026

Tax Considerations Across the Biotech Lifecycle: Complexities in Funding Structures

Jun 16, 2026

Tax Notes: The IRS’s Pragmatic Approach to Determining Shareholder Overlap in Spinoffs

Jun 11, 2026

Is the IPO Window Opening? What Companies Need to Know to Be Ready

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