Kasumigaseki International Accounting Office

In the past, making an IPO (initial public offering) and becoming a listed company simply marked another milestone in the growth of an enterprise. Today, IPOs are recognized as an important part of a business strategy, as in the case of owner company and venture IPOs, and as part of an investment strategy in the case of the listing of subsidiary companies, or corporate restructuring. KIAO stands ready to provide comprehensive assistance at each stage of the IPO process, including the development of an IPO strategy, IPO operations, account auditing, and establishment of internal control systems after the IPO has been completed.

IPO Planning: Early Stage
・Short review (simple audit) formulation
・Business model refinement and business plan formulation
・Capital policy proposal
・Development of company regulations, and general internal documentation
・Organization of risk information

IPO Underwriting: Intermediate Stage
・Establishment of organizational structure and control system
・Organization and operation of accounting systems
・Implementation of capital policy
・Development of operational control flow system
・Positioning of affiliated companies
・Interfacing with securities brokers
・Interfacing with accounting auditors

IPO Application: Final Stage
・Formulation of securities prospectus and registration (Section II)
・Provision of reference materials to underwriters (Section II)
・Interfacing with accounting auditors
・Interfacing with securities underwriter auditors
・Disclosure arrangements
・Confirmation of application schedule
・Development and implementation of IR strategy