Is “going public” the right financial play for every emerging growth company? What are the benefits and risks? What is the role of the investment banker in grooming a company for an IPO ? What requirements must be satisfied to be in compliance with SEC rules and federal securities laws? How long and costly is the road to a public offering?  Topics of special interest include the current state of the IPO market, IPO advance preparation, and pricing of IPO shares. Working in teams, students access SEC filings online, and analyze and evaluate recent IPOs. (1 Credit)

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