What is the difference between a privately held company and a publicly held company? Explain your answers

  • What is the difference between a privately held company and a publicly held company? Explain your answers.
  • What are the reasons why companies would choose to have an IPO?  Why do some firms remain or go private? Explain your answers.
  • Identify at least three regulatory agencies involved in an IPO.  Explain their respective roles in such an offering.
  • What are at least three of the government’s requirements for a company that is considering going public?
  • Is going public always the best strategy for a company? Why or why not?