Edward Bechold

Profile

Edward Bechold serves as the national Capital Markets Industry Leader and is a CBIZ CPAs P.C. shareholder in the New York region. With more than 25 years of experience, Edward provides audit services to publicly traded companies exploring go-public transactions (i.e. IPO, De-SPAC & RTO).

His expertise includes planning, managing, and overseeing PCAOB audit engagements for both accelerated and smaller reporting entities. Edward consults on and supervises SEC compliance and financial reporting requirements, and supports strategic acquisitions, reverse mergers, private placements, and public offerings. He also advises start-ups and growth companies on go-public strategies.

Edward collaborates closely with company stakeholders to assess business and financial reporting risks, internal control assessments, and liquidity matters, helping to identify critical risks and opportunities for improvement.

He specializes in analyzing and valuing complex financial instruments, including preferred stock, convertible debt, warrants, share-based compensation, and other advanced securities. Edward is adept in various sophisticated accounting matters, such as the treatment of hard-to-value investments, business combinations, purchase accounting, income tax accounting, and revenue recognition.

Professional Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA)
• New Jersey State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSSCPA)