Audit and Assurance

Capital Markets

For all the capital raising transactions you are thinking of, we at F1RST are here to support you every step of the way. From strategic planning and preparation to transaction execution and ongoing regulatory reporting, our capital markets team can help you achieve your goal.

We help in raising Equity and Issuing Debt With our in-depth knowledge of the execution process and the rules and regulations governing the world’s leading capital markets, we can help clients choose the right markets for their businesses and navigate every phase of the complex IPO process.

Our services include:

  • Capital markets/Equity advisory
  • Tax And Structuring Advice
  • Ipo Readiness Assessment
  • Diligence Support
  • Project Management Office
  • Accounting And Reporting Advice

Using our business knowledge to assist and advise on the inclusion of, and disclosures of, the financial information, non-GAAP measures and any pro-forma financial information in the offering document

Advising on the content and structure of comfort letters and, if we are the auditor, issuing comfort letters to the company and initial purchaser banks on certain financial information included in the offering document

Designing solutions for complex debt transactions by optimising group structures, as well as advising on complex accounting and tax aspects and legal structures. Matters to consider includes: Who is the issuer? Is the issuer a new plc or existing company? Are there hedging and foreign exchange implications? What about funds flow, the extraction of proceeds and any tax implications/considerations?

Accounting Advisory Services

We are here to help you whenever you encounter any complex accounting and financial reporting challenges. Our accounting advisory teams provide assistance on critical issues that may arise any situations. We have deep knowledge of emerging accounting rules and regulatory climate and experience across different industries.

Here are a few services we help with:

  • Embedding New Standards And Processes
  • Standardising Your Ifrs Conversion And Integrating Your Reporting
  • Updating Your Accounting Tools And Function, Including In-house Training
  • Supporting With Recurring Accounting And Reporting Compliance
  • Board Reporting And Internal Controls
  • Remediating Any Issues Identified

Training & Development

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Virtual CXO

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Management Consulting

Our management consulting services focus on our clients most critical issue and opportunities

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