Life Sciences

Learn considerations for life sciences and technology companies contemplating public exits via IPOs or SPACs.

COVID-19 has changed the ways businesses operate and the results of the 2020 presidential election creates an opportunity for post-election tax planning.

Your life sciences company may qualify for R&D tax credits that could significantly reduce tax liabilities. Are you missing out? In our on-demand webcast, discover qualifications and advantages of federal and state R&D tax credits from expert finance, legal, and engineering professionals. This webcast will be copresented by TriNet, a cloud-based HR solution that provides small and mid-size companies with services including payroll, benefits, risk management and compliance.

Cybersecurity risk management is one of the top concerns facing businesses given the negative impact a cyberattack can have on sensitive, proprietary data as well as the bottom line. Many finance executives know they can be more integrated with their cybersecurity teams but aren’t sure where to start. Some may be surprised to learn that, aside from technical differences, there are many similarities between managing financial risks and overseeing cybersecurity risks. In our on-demand webcast, we highlight these similarities, while providing an overview of cybersecurity essentials.

Over the past two years, sweeping tax-law changes have introduced significant challenges for technology, communications and media, and life sciences companies. Join us for an on-demand webcast to receive a comprehensive year-end tax update. We’ll explore major federal and state tax changes, key implications for businesses and individuals, and methods to help your company identify potential opportunities and areas of exposure.

When it comes to filing Forms 1099 or 1042-S each year, there are many challenges filers face—such as data management and organization, vendor payee classifications, and withholding requirements. Join us for an on-demand webcast exploring how to efficiently file Forms 1099 or 1042-S. We address key requirements and strategies for a smooth filing season.

In this webcast, we cover key tax changes that impact technology, communications and media, and life sciences companies; discuss how these changes might affect your business; and help you determine if your company is subject to tax exposure.

Companies that currently issue an annual System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 report—or that plan to issue a SOC 2 report in the near future—need to be aware of the changes. They’re effective for any SOC 2 reports issued after December 15, 2018. In our webcast, we’ll cover SOC 2 changes and focus on areas where service organizations can expand their controls to better meet the SOC 2 criteria.

When it comes to providing R&D tax credits, Arizona is the most generous distributor in the nation. However, many companies assume they don’t qualify, despite the credits being available to a wide variety of companies, industries, and projects—at the federal and state levels. Join us for a webcast addressing key strategies companies can use to qualify for, claim, and fully benefit from operating under Arizona’s generous R&D tax credit policies.

In our webcast, we provide an overview of current ERP platforms and trends, compare and contrast systems, and break down what companies in specific industries should consider when evaluating ERPs.

The new lease accounting standard will directly affect how technology and life sciences companies operate—potentially changing lease classifications and impacting compliance and performance ratios. Implementing the standard, which goes into effect for public business entities on December 15, 2018, and on December 15, 2019, for all other entities, will require significant time and energy. Join us for a webcast addressing what the new standard could mean for your business.

Preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) can be challenging and stressful. A company’s leadership can help streamline the process by understanding and addressing the areas and functions most impacted by IPO preparations. In this webcast, we disclose the four key areas every organization should address prior to making an initial public offering.

Join us for a complimentary webcast in which we’ll discuss how the new standard may impact your company, address strategies to navigate the transition, and share lessons learned from public companies who’ve filed since the standard’s implementation.

During this webcast, we share the SOX 404(a) compliance approach designed around specific risk tolerance, operational objectives, and budget considerations that’s been successfully used by hundreds of IPO and emerging growth companies.

In our upcoming webcast, Moss Adams professionals identify the four internal controls that can most effectively minimize risk exposures and help you protect your organization. They will also address the common pitfalls that inhibit the effectiveness of these controls and provide guidance on each internal control’s application.

In 2017, many states changed their laws to generate more tax revenue from out-of-state companies. This creates potentially new tax exposure for technology, communications and media, and life sciences companies. Companies should be diligent about identifying whether they may have income tax, sales and use tax, or other tax exposures. In this webcast, we’ll review the updated laws, discuss how they might affect your business, and help you identify if your company has new tax exposure.