The Spac Market Has Matured. The Audit Standard Has Risen with It.
Following the frenzied 2020–2021 vintage, today’s SPAC market is structurally different: sponsors are more experienced, deal structures more carefully designed, and the SEC and PCAOB have substantially raised the bar for audit quality on SPAC engagements. This comes with an emphasis on process quality from regulatory requirements, reporting and disclosure enhancements, and closer scrutiny of trust account reporting and de-SPAC accounting have made the choice of auditor a consequential one, and not an afterthought.
MBP Global’s Public SPAC and de-SPAC practice is designed to meet this moment. Our team brings dedicated experience across every stage of the SPAC lifecycle, from initial trust account audit and S-1 registration through S-4/proxy filing, de-SPAC target audit, SEC comment resolution, and post-closing financial reporting. We are structured to move at deal speed and to engage at the partner level throughout.
Affiliated with MarcumAsia CPAs LLP — one of the most active independent auditors for cross-border SPAC mergers — MBP Global brings a combined institutional knowledge base that extends across domestic and international transactions.
WHAT WE COVER
- SPAC, de-SPAC, and IPO audits
- S-1 and registration statement support
- Annual and interim reporting (10-K, 10-Q)
- De-SPAC target company PCAOB audits
- S-4 and proxy statement (Form 14A) review
- SEC comment letter response and resolution
- Post-closing public company audit
- PCAOB compliance and quality review
- Cross-border de-SPAC transactions
End-to-end SPAC Audit Coverage
SPAC IPO
PCAOB audit, S-1 registration statement, timely audit communication to the working group, underwriter coordination.
Active SPAC
Annual 10-K and interim 10-Q reporting, Supplemental Forms and Registration Reviews, SEC correspondence.
De-SPAC Transaction
Target company PCAOB audit, S-4 and proxy filingreviews, valuation coordination, SEC comment resolution.
Combined Company
Post-closing public company audit, SOX assessments, ongoing SEC reporting and compliance.
What Sets Our Practice Apart
Firm Agility
SPAC transactions run on compressed schedules. Our practice is structured to engage quickly, and deliver within your expectations, as stated for the engagement. and deliver on the dates that matter to all stakeholders.
The Credible Solution
The SPAC audit market is capacity constrained. Sponsors seeking a firm with genuine PCAOB depth, SEC credibility, and the bandwidth to take on quality mandates promptly have a real option.
Partner-led, Every Engagement
Sponsors and counsel speak directly with the partners who are leading the audit. No handoff to junior staff after the engagement letter is signed.
SEC Comment Experience
Our partners have worked through hundreds of SEC comment cycles across registration statements, proxy filings, and periodic reports. We know how to get transactions across the finish line.
Cross-border Capability
Through our affiliation with MarcumAsia, we bring unmatched capability for de-SPAC transactions involving international targets — from initial scoping through SEC review.
Questions from CFOs and Counsel
Is MBP Global independently registered with the PCAOB?
Yes. MBP Global CPAs LLP holds its own independent PCAOB registration, separate from MarcumAsia CPAs LLP with which we are affiliated. Every audit opinion we issue carries the authority of that independent registration and is subject to PCAOB inspection.
What is the typical timeline for a SPAC IPO audits
Timelines vary by complexity and the readiness of the engagement. We recommend initiating auditor discussions no later than 8–10 weeks before the target filing date and plan on the audit to commence, upon acceptance, over this period of time for the SPAC IPO audit. We provide the resources necessary to quickly turn around last-minute changes to deal terms so that it will not impact your audit. We will assess your specific timeline during our initial discussions, so that we can align with your needs and expectations.
Can MBP Global serve as auditor for both the SPAC and the de-SPAC target?
We often have done so. This is a fact-specific independence question that depends on the circumstances of the transaction. Our partners can work through the independence analysis with you and your counsel early in the process to identify the right audit structure.
How does the MarcumAsia affiliation work in practice?
MBP Global and MarcumAsia share leadership — Drew Bernstein and Neil Pinchuk lead both firms — and collaborate on cross-border engagements involving international targets. For domestic SPAC transactions, MBP Global operates independently. For transactions with international targets, particularly in Asia, we can bring the combined resources of both firms to bear.
What industries have you audited in de-SPAC transactions?
Our combined practice has served companies in technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, real estate, education, retail, and hospitality. We are generalist in approach but SPAC-specialist in structure.
How do we get started?
Contact us directly. We do not use a form-routing process for new SPAC inquiries — you will speak with a partner. Use the “Talk to a Partner” button or email info@mbpgloballlp.com.
