IPO Readiness Score™ — Free IPO Readiness Assessment Tool

Assess Your Company's IPO Readiness Across 9 Critical Dimensions

The Corviniti IPO Readiness Score™ is a free, comprehensive assessment tool built by accounting advisory professionals with 20+ years of PCAOB, SEC, and capital markets experience. Answer 37 expert questions and receive a personalized score, priority gap report, and results summary tailored to your role.

Assessment Dimensions

  • Financial Reporting — Quality and completeness of historical financial statements, GAAP compliance, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and financial close processes.
  • Audit Readiness — PCAOB-registered auditor engagement, audit support package quality, technical accounting memos, and quality of earnings analysis.
  • Internal Controls and SOX — SOX 404 readiness, process narrative documentation, risk control matrices, IT general controls, and segregation of duties analysis.
  • SEC Reporting — Experience preparing SEC filings including S-1, 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K. SEC counsel engagement, MD&A readiness, and EDGAR filing agent setup.
  • Governance and Board — Board composition, independent directors, audit committee with qualified financial expert, D&O insurance, and insider trading policies.
  • Finance Team and Systems — CFO with public company experience, dedicated SEC reporting resources, ERP systems, and financial consolidation tools.
  • Capital Structure and Valuation — 409A valuation currency, cap table cleanliness, complex debt instrument analysis under ASC 480/815, and investment banker engagement.
  • IPO Strategy and Timeline — Target IPO timeline, accounting advisory firm engagement, documented IPO project plan, and revenue scale for IPO narrative.
  • Tax Readiness — Pre-IPO tax readiness assessment, Section 382/383 NOL analysis, organizational restructuring evaluation, and ASC 740 income tax provision documentation.

Who Should Use This Tool

This assessment is designed for CFOs, CEOs and Founders, Controllers, Board members and Audit Committee members, and VC/PE investors evaluating portfolio company IPO readiness. The tool takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and is 100% free with no login required.

About Corviniti Accounting

Corviniti Accounting is a New York City-based accounting advisory firm specializing in IPO readiness, technical accounting, and public company transition. Located at 575 5th Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017. Contact us at info@corviniti.com or (347) 472-1115. Visit corviniti.com for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to prepare for an IPO?

IPO preparation typically takes 6 to 18 months depending on a company's starting point. Key workstreams include engaging a PCAOB-registered auditor, implementing SOX-ready internal controls, building a public company finance team, and engaging SEC counsel.

What financial statements are required for an IPO?

The SEC typically requires 2 years of audited financial statements (3 years for large accelerated filers). Audits must be performed by a PCAOB-registered firm and financial statements must comply with U.S. GAAP including ASC 606 revenue recognition.

What is SOX compliance?

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires public companies to maintain internal controls over financial reporting. Pre-IPO companies should begin SOX readiness work well in advance, including documenting process narratives, risk control matrices, and IT general controls.

What is a PCAOB audit?

A PCAOB audit is required for all public companies. Only PCAOB-registered firms can perform these audits. Companies using AICPA-standard auditors will need to transition to PCAOB standards before filing an S-1 registration statement.