Michael Lin
About Michael Lin
Seasoned professional with over 25 years of work experience who has worked on 20+ IPOs over the last decade. Diversified experience working for and servicing companies of all sizes and across a broad range of industries, including but not limited to technology, internet, banking, consumer products, biotech and energy. I am passionate about helping companies prepare for an IPO and navigate the pitfalls that are commonly encountered during the IPO process. Specialties: Technical accounting research, M&A, IPO readiness, IPO, and startup service projects - for example, the documentation of position papers on the accounting for complex business transactions (topics included but not limited to, variable interest entities, business combinations; stock-based compensation; revenue recognition, complex equity and debt issuance/recapitalization; impairment; foreign exchange; fair value); providing new GAAP/SEC updates and relevant training; IPO readiness and S-1 filings (including, but not limited to EPS and cheap stock); drafting policies and procedures; preparing SEC and private company financial statements and footnotes; restatements; purchase accounting/opening balance sheet/post-merger integration; providing accounting and finance operations support to seed/early stage companies