Cybersecurity continues to be a critical focus for companies in 2025, with emerging threats such as AI-driven cybercrime and supply chain vulnerabilities testing organizational resilience.
Digital transformation in accounting is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Businesses and accounting professionals are embracing digital tools and advanced technologies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and meet growing regulatory demands. As the accounting sector shifts from manual, spreadsheet-driven tasks to automated, software-enabled workflows, the future of financial reporting is being redefined.
"Q4 started off strong with ten $50 million+ offerings in October—the busiest month for offerings this size since November 2021. Silent night was the theme for the remainder of the quarter as companies continued to push their IPO timelines. There is optimism the market will fully normalize in the new year, and we see a significant break in the IPO backlog." Craig Clay, President of Global Capital Markets, DFIN
Private companies are not held to the same SEC requirements as publicly traded companies.
While the general public may not know the difference between public and private companies, this distinction is essential for navigating the world of business and investing.
In recent years, new technologies have increased the demand for ESG reporting and automation tools have transformed financial reporting. Increasingly, companies are looking to leverage new technologies to reshape their data analytics, with an emphasis on maintaining compliance and increasing transparency.
Companies need access to capital to grow. The funding opportunities available to a company vary by the structure of that company, such as public or private.
The SEC has recently passed new rules that pertain to shareholder votes on executive pay, including Say-on-Pay provisions and Golden Parachute votes. Learn about the purpose of these new rules for corporate governance and accountability and how these laws may potentially impact companies.
DFIN experts stay on top of new SEC regulations and evolving financial reporting requirements. Whether it’s high-profile ESG regulations or more nuanced updates, our goal is to keep clients informed while providing the necessary level of guidance.
At the recent Corporate Reporting Forum in NY hosted by IR Magazine and Governance Intelligence, Ron Schneider, DFIN’s Director of Corporate Governance Services, participated on a panel titled “Preparing for the next proxy season: Essential Steps”. Following the panel, Ron was interviewed by the sponsors.