Public company services

Public companies need robust governance frameworks to ensure compliance and stakeholder trust. Effective internal controls safeguard assets, ensure accurate reporting and prevent fraud. Strong cybersecurity measures protect sensitive data and systems. Comprehensive risk management strategies identify, assess and mitigate potential threats—ensuring business continuity and resilience.

Public companies need expert guidance in mergers, acquisitions and transactions to maximize value and ensure seamless integration. This includes thorough due diligence, accurate valuation, strategic negotiation, post-acquisition disputes and compliance with regulatory requirements. Effective post-transaction integration is crucial to realize synergies, maintain stakeholder confidence and achieve long-term growth.

Public companies need precise financial planning to align resources with strategic goals, ensuring sustainable growth. Accurate financial results and analyses are crucial for informed decision making, investor confidence and regulatory compliance. This includes budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring, technical and operational accounting, audit support, and the identification of areas for improvement to drive efficiency and profitability. 

Public companies need robust data management and processes to ensure data accuracy, security and accessibility. This includes implementing efficient data governance frameworks, leveraging advanced analytics and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. Effective data management supports informed decision making, operational efficiency and competitive advantage.

Public companies need strategies for tax-efficient operations to minimize liabilities and enhance profitability. This includes optimizing tax structures, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, leveraging tax credits and incentives, and conducting regular audits. Effective tax planning supports financial stability, reduces risks and maximizes shareholder value.

Public companies need effective human capital management to attract, retain and develop talented employees, ensuring compliance with labor laws and fostering a positive work culture. This includes fair compensation, benefits, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and continuous training. Executive compensation should align with performance and shareholder interests, promoting accountability and long-term success.

Public companies need to adopt sustainable practices to meet emissions regulations and reporting requirements. This includes tracking and reducing carbon footprints, ensuring compliance with environmental laws, and transparently reporting sustainability efforts. Effective sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies enhance corporate reputation, fulfill stakeholder expectations and contribute to long-term success.

Indeed, ESG strategies are essential for driving long-term financial performance and resilience. By prioritizing these strategies, companies can reduce operational costs through energy efficiency, attract and retain top talent by fostering a positive workplace culture, and enhance their reputation by demonstrating a commitment to ethical practices and environmental stewardship. This not only meets regulatory requirements but also aligns with the values of increasingly conscientious investors and consumers, ultimately leading to sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

Public companies need thorough financial statement audits to ensure accuracy, compliance and transparency. This process enhances investor confidence and meets regulatory requirements. Effective financial reporting is crucial for communicating financial health, supporting strategic decisions and maintaining stakeholder trust.

RSM Catamaran delivers knowledgeable, experienced professionals to handle a public company’s most complex operations and compliance requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley Act, cybersecurity, regulatory and tax compliance, while keeping your business modernized and efficient. Through this premium service, you can tap into strategic business leaders in industries like life sciences, financial services, technology and media, industrials, and consumer products who responsively and dynamically adapt with you. We also scale to take on more, as your business grows and your needs change.