Initial Public Offerings (Hardcover)

by Richard F. Kleeburg (Author) "An initial public offering (IPO) is the process many business owners go through in the hope of becoming extremely wealthy..." (more)
Key Phrases: Media Metrix, Nasdaq National Market, New York (more...)

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Product Description
While the conditions for initial public offerings can come and go — depending upon stock markets and their behavior —the preparation, desire, planning, and expectations of IPOs go on continuously. It is the dream of every entrepreneur to go public and cash out a lifetime’s worth of work. Initial Public Offerings provides an excellent resource for any company, its executive and advisers, considering making the transition from private to public as it uncovers many of the successful approaches and common pitfalls to going public.

About the Author
Richard Kleeburg is Vice President/Controller for Pan American Bank, FSB in Newport Beach, California.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: South-Western Educational Pub; 1 edition (April 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0324200560
• ISBN-13: 978-0324200560
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #772,456 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have For All Accountants, July 18, 2006

By	Dr. Thompson "Edward" (Stanford, USA) - See all my reviews

A must read book for Accounting Professionals, Professors and Students alike. This book captures the essence of the IPO process and breaks it down into understandable, intelligent, and easy to understand steps which must be followed during the IPO process. I believe like the idea of using a "Balanced Scorecard" approach to taking a company public. It is a unique suggestion on a process many do not understand. I enjoyed the writers style and found the book enjoyable to read. I have passed it on to many colleagues who have expressed the same sentiment I have expressed. Enjoy this book...It is a must have!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Insightful, and Informative, July 18, 2006

By	Dr. Neirdoff "Noah" (Stanford, USA) - See all my reviews

I found this book to be most helpful in taking my company public. To be perfectly honest, I didn't even know where to being with the process until I read "Initial Public Offerings." There are many pitfalls, however, this book prepares you for those and the benefits are even greater...another point stressed throughout the book. I am happy to recommend this book to anyone thinking about taking a company public as it provides insight into a "world" filled with so many unknowns. By reading this book such unknowns will be far fewer than expected. A must read.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for ALL Accounting Libraries, July 18, 2006

By	Dr. Barsto "Phillip" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

I would highly recommend this book for all accounting professionals whom have clients thinking about taking thier Company public. It is an excellent source of information and highly informative. In its easy to read, down to earth, style of writing Dr. Kleeburg is able to capture the essence of the IPO process and the tremendous strenght a company must have to proceed through the process sucessfully. Overall, an excellent book that I would recommend to all.