An IPO readiness file is more than a folder of financial statements. Each description of ownership, business activity or risk needs a source and a person responsible for checking it. Keep a dated list of what is known and what remains open.
Map ownership
Collect shareholder registers, constitutional documents and changes in control.
Organize financial records
Identify audited statements, related-party transactions and material obligations for professional review.
Review governance
Document board decisions, conflicts, approvals and reporting responsibilities.
Test disclosure controls
Identify who verifies statements, protects confidential information and tracks open issues.
If the shareholder register conflicts with the latest agreement among owners, resolve that mismatch before preparing disclosure. Preserve the documents and decisions that explain the change.
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