Chinese Companies and the New $25 Million Nasdaq IPO Threshold: How to Plan Your PCAOB Audit Under Tighter Rules
The Nasdaq $25 million IPO rule applies heightened initial listing standards to certain companies headquartered, incorporated, or principally administered in Mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau. This means offshore incorporation does not automatically remove a Chinese operating company from the rule. A company may have a Cayman Islands parent and still fall within Nasdaq’s China-specific […]
Why September Is the Make-or-Break Month for Your US IPO Audit Readiness
September IPO audit readiness is not a concept. It is a deadline. If your company targets a Q1 2027 listing on Nasdaq or NYSE and your PCAOB audit engagement is not locked in this month, you are already operating behind the realistic timeline for a successful filing. Every other advisor on your team — legal […]
