Write a four to five ( 4-5 ) page paper in which you :
1 . Outline three ( 3 ) ways in which your medium-sized private company may benefit from going public , providing a rationale for each .
2 . Create an argument that the same goals may be achieved if the company remains a privately held entity . Provide support for your argument .
3 . When a company decides to go public , it can typically obtain capital by issuing stocks or bonds . Suggest four ( 4 ) leading financial ratios that will be evaluated and how each will impact the company ’ s decision to obtain expansion funds . Determine whether the results of the ratios would alter the decision to go public .
4 . By researching the results of SOX compliance surveys , assess the financial impact that SOX might have on your company if it decides to go public . Considering the impact of SOX compliance , take a position as to whether your company can overcome the challenges posed by SOX compliance if the decision is to go public . Based on your research , support your decision by identifying the potential advantages and disadvantages that SOX may have on your company . Provide specific examples .
5 . Make a recommendation as the CEO regarding the alternative ( i . e ., going public or staying private ) that will best support the company ’ s expansion goals . Support your position .
Use at least four ( 4 ) quality academic resources in this assignment . Note : Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources .
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