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Brett Bartholomew

Brett has a passion for technical accounting and hopes to be involved in the cutting technologies that are disrupting the accounting industry. Outside of accounting, Brett loves playing ultimate frisbee, golf, and basketball. Lehi, Utah, is Brett’s hometown, but he has traveled throughout the U.S., Thailand, Europe, and Central America.

Considering an IPO

Venture Debt

Venture debt is a viable alternative to equity funding and traditional debt funding for smaller companies. This article provides an overview of what venture debt is, who provides it, why it may be preferable to equity, and the key terms and covenants associated with it.
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Being Public and Reporting

Asset vs. Stock Acquisitions

Learn to understand the tax and economic differences between transaction structures for your next M&A negotiation.
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Startup and Private

Private Equity

Private equity can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn the basics of the private equity industry in this article.
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Considering an IPO

Reverse Mergers

Reverse mergers are a way to go public without going through an IPO. If you’re unfamiliar with reverse merger, SPACs, or seasoning requirements, this is the article for you.
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IPO Transaction

Foreign Listings on U.S. Exchanges

Lots of companies, including foreign companies, list on U.S. stock exchanges. Check out this article to find out why.
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Startup and Private

Startup Debt Covenants

Negotiating debt covenants is often part of getting a bank loan. This article describes different types of debt covenants and their impacts on your business.
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Being Public and Reporting

Accounting for Stock Compensation

This article moves beyond the basics of stock compensation (including stock options) and touches on the accounting complexities associated with stock compensation awards.
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IPO Preparation

SEC Filings Overview

Public companies are required to file registration statements, annual reports, and other forms with the SEC. Learn more about the common types of SEC filings in this article.
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Startup and Private

The Black-Scholes Model

What is the Black-Scholes Model (BSM), how is it developed, and how does it compare to lattice models? The answers can be found in this article.
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Considering an IPO

Up-Cs and Other Supercharged IPOs

In a supercharged IPO, certain companies can take advantage of otherwise dormant tax benefits during their IPO. Learn more about Up-Cs and other supercharged IPOs in this article.
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Considering an IPO

Private Placements: Reg D Offerings

Fewer regulations and more flexibility—a private placement may be a good source of funding for your company's next big project.
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Startup and Private

Venture Capital

Find out how Venture capital (VC) firms are structured, how they decide which startups to invest in, and what characteristics you should look for in a VC investor.
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Considering an IPO

Accounting for Convertible Debt

Learn how to account for convertible debt and its complex elements. This article delves into one of the most challenging subjects to understand for finance and accounting professionals today.
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