Singapore as a Launchpad for US Listings: Audit and Compliance Essentials for Southeast Asian Companies Going Public in America
A Singapore US listing strategy is becoming increasingly relevant for Southeast Asian growth companies seeking access to deeper international capital markets. Singapore already serves as a regional headquarters and holding-company jurisdiction for fintechs, data center operators, artificial-intelligence infrastructure companies, software businesses, and private-equity-backed groups. Many of these companies generate their revenue across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, […]
Japanese Companies Eyeing Nasdaq: PCAOB Audit Considerations When Transitioning from J-GAAP to US GAAP
Japanese and Korean companies are drawing renewed attention to the U.S. capital markets, although recent transactions are taking very different forms. Seven & i Holdings originally planned a U.S. IPO of its North American 7-Eleven business for the second half of 2026. In April 2026, management revised that timetable and said FY2027 would be the […]
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 […]
Form 20-F vs. Form 10-K: Which SEC Reporting Path Should Your Asian Company Choose — and How It Affects Your Audit
For an Asian company preparing to list in the United States, the choice between Form 20-F vs Form 10-K can affect far more than the name of the annual SEC filing. It can determine how quickly the annual audit must close, whether the company files quarterly financial statements with the SEC, how current events reach […]
De-SPAC vs. Traditional IPO for Asian Companies: Audit and Due Diligence Differences Under PCAOB Standards
For an Asian company seeking access to the U.S. public markets, choosing de-SPAC vs traditional IPO affects much more than transaction structure. Both routes can ultimately place the company on Nasdaq or another U.S. exchange. Both require SEC-grade financial reporting. Both can require historical financial statements audited under PCAOB standards. However, the way the audit […]
The Real Cost of a PCAOB Audit for an Asian Company: What IPO Advisors Should Tell Their Clients
The PCAOB audit cost for an Asian company preparing to enter the U.S. public markets cannot be estimated reliably from revenue or total assets alone. Two companies with similar financial statements can receive very different audit proposals. One may operate through a single Singapore entity with straightforward revenue, clean accounting records, and no significant related-party […]
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 […]
SGX-Nasdaq Global Listing Board: What Asian Companies Need to Know About PCAOB Audit Requirements for Dual Listings
Published by Shah Teelani & Associates | PCAOB-Registered Audit Firm | Reg. No. 7161 The SGX-Nasdaq Global Listing Board went live on June 29, 2026. GLB dual listing PCAOB audit requirements apply in full to every company that uses this route. The framework allows eligible companies to list simultaneously on the Singapore Exchange and the […]
The 2026 Asia-to-US IPO Landscape: What’s Changed and What It Means for Your Listing Timeline
Published by Shah Teelani & Associates | PCAOB-Registered Audit Firm | Reg. No. 7161 The Asia-to-US IPO pathway looks fundamentally different in 2026 than it did two years ago. New exchange rules are in force. A landmark cross-border listing framework launched in June. Scrutiny of foreign issuers has intensified at both the SEC and Nasdaq […]
Critical Audit Matters PCAOB: What They Are and Why They Matter
Published by Shah Teelani & Associates | PCAOB-Registered Audit Firm | Reg. No. 7161 Critical audit matters PCAOB requirements introduced under AS 3101 represent the most significant change to the auditor’s report in decades. Before AS 3101, auditor reports followed a standard template. Investors received an opinion — but little insight into the challenges auditors […]
