Protect deal value while navigating accounting and financial reporting challenges.

Capital markets and accounting advisory

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Overview

Value creation gets complicated when deals collide with accounting and reporting requirements. We support you through the deal lifecycle—from diligence through close and integration, divestitures, and capital markets readiness—with global reach and deep knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory regimes across jurisdictions. A tech-enabled approach surfaces issues early, clarifies assumptions, and keeps momentum so you can realize the full value of the deal.


Market trends

70%

of CFOs report rising financial reporting complexity from evolving regulations and multiple standards

Source https://www.pwc.com/us/en/library/pulse-survey/business-growth-through-recession-uncertainty/cfo.html
65%

of CFOs are adjusting forecasts and budgets in response to market volatility

Source https://www.pwc.com/us/en/executive-leadership-hub/library/business-outlook-100-days-cfo.html
$1.6T

U.S M&A deal value highlights the scale of complex transactions requiring accurate reporting

Source https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/consulting/deals/outlook.html

Capabilities

IPO readiness and capital raising

Access the capital markets positioned to create value—whether through an IPO, SPAC merger, or debt or equity offering. We assess readiness across accounting, controls, financial close, tax, governance, and disclosure requirements, identifying gaps before they slow momentum. Support spans each phase of the journey, helping you meet the expectations of regulators, investors, and analysts as a public company.

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Divestiture and carve-out reporting

Prepare the business you're separating to stand on its own with financials that hold up to buyer scrutiny and support a stronger valuation. We help sellers prepare carve-out financial statements, address parent-company reporting adjustments, and navigate the accounting complexities of discontinued operations and held-for-sale treatment. From exit readiness through close, the focus stays on a clean, defensible financial story that accelerates the transaction and protects value.

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Acquisition accounting and integration

We work alongside your team and valuation advisors on purchase accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, and accounting policy alignment between buyer and target. Get fewer post-close surprises, faster integration, and more time for your finance team to focus on capturing deal value—not reconciling differences.

Accounting Advisory Services

Whether you’re converting between US GAAP and IFRS, implementing new standards, or managing cross-border transactions, we help you navigate complex accounting requirements including lease accounting and revenue recognition, with confidence. Our deep knowledge of domestic and international regulatory regimes helps resolve technical accounting issues tied to deals and other transformational events. Align policies and embed new standards into day-to-day operations without disrupting reporting.

Cloud transformation accounting

Bring accounting to the table during technology implementations, not after go-live. We work alongside technology teams to address financial reporting complexities that arise from cloud migrations, ERP rollouts, and digital transformation initiatives. Anticipate and operationalize accounting requirements so systems support accurate reporting from day one.

Financial distress accounting and financial reporting

When financial distress hits, clarity is critical. We guide you through debt modifications, restructurings and bankruptcy with accurate reporting and objective insight. Working alongside your internal teams and external advisors, we navigate the complex accounting implications—from restructuring efforts to fresh-start accounting—so you can restore stakeholder confidence, regain access to capital markets and emerge positioned for long-term success.

Financial reporting and regulatory compliance

Keep reporting running smoothly as rules and requirements evolve. We advise on interim financial statements (10Q/10S), board reporting, internal controls, and restatement remediation—applying a disciplined approach across jurisdictions. Manage regulatory change without disrupting day-to-day operations and strengthen the accounting function through process standardization.

Accounting and reporting managed services

Maintain compliance with your US and/or global statutory financial statement filing requirements. Utilizing a centralized, data-first, tech-enabled approach, our accounting/financial reporting specialists and technologists partner with you to deliver high-quality, timely financial statements under a full outsource or co-source model. Stay current on the evolving global compliance landscape via access to our in-country subject matter experts who advise on best practices and trends impacting your business.

Project management advisory

Complex deals and accounting transformation projects impact multiple functions and stakeholders across your organization. You need a flexible, coordinated approach to execute strategic initiatives effectively. Our Project Management professionals bring deep deals knowledge and process expertise to complement your advisors. We tailor our approach using proprietary tools and technology solutions to increase efficiency—including customized project plans by deal type or accounting event.


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David Totaro

Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services Leader, PwC US

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