VIRTUAL KEYNOTE Q&A with Scott Cacurak, CPA, Partner, & Robert McCabe, CPA, Partner, at TAAD LLP

Why It Matters

Microcap firms face near-term funding and compliance pressure that could drive consolidations, last-chance capital raises, or delistings, while advisers and underwriters see rising demand for audit, governance, and transaction readiness services. Effective preparation for the new regulatory landscape will be a key determinant of which small issuers survive and access capital.

Summary

In a Planet MicroCap virtual keynote, TAAD partners said the 2026 market feels steady but muted: deal volume and IPO activity remain below prior levels while many issuers are quietly preparing for transactions as investor confidence and capital raising slowly recover. New SEC and exchange listing rules are forcing companies to restructure and scramble to meet heightened listing thresholds and disclosure requirements, with some small issuers racing to shore up capital and avoid deficiency notices. US-China tensions and Chinese approval hurdles have slowed Asian-driven listings, shifting most deal flow to domestic U.S. issuers. TAAD expects regulatory focus to pivot toward material fraud issues and greater audit-committee responsibility, prompting advisory and compliance work for their clients.

Original Description

VIRTUAL KEYNOTE Q&A with Scott M. Cacurak, CPA, Partner, and Robert McCabe, CPA, Partner, at TAAD LLP at Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 powered by MicroCapClub.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to TAD and Market Overview

04:04 Navigating the Current Macro Environment

06:42 Impact of Regulatory Changes on IPOs

10:07 Challenges in Accounting for Convertible Debt

12:51 Ensuring Authenticity in Asian Markets

16:00 Future Outlook: Interest Rates and Market Activity

18:43 Preparing for Public Listings: Cost of Waiting

22:04 Conclusion and Resources for Further Information

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