Aftab Jamil has more than 28 years of experience in public accounting. He has substantial experience in serving medical device, life sciences and technology sectors. Aftab has served public and private companies ranging from start-up, development stage enterprises to established multinational companies. He has experience with SEC reporting, mergers and acquisitions, international operations and strategic partnerships. Aftab has participated in the preparation of numerous IPOs and secondary public equity and debt registration statement filings as well as on-going Securities and Exchange Commission reporting.
Cybersecurity concerns, along with U.S. economic growth, are the two top drivers anticipated to spur overall U.S. tech industry growth in 2019.
An excerpt from the Seattle Times - Bellevue tech startup Limeade raises millions from IPO — in Australia
Aftab Jamil, a BDO partner and national leader in its technology investor group, said he wouldn’t be surprised if the rate continues to climb. An IPO listing in Australia can bring small and even medium-size startups more exposure than in the U.S., where a company seeking an IPO on Nasdaq typically has more than $100 million in revenue, Jamil said.
“Unless you have a certain size, it can at times be challenging to drum up investor and media interest ahead of and post an IPO on the Nasdaq,” he said in a BDO blog post.
Plus, the regulatory burdens for public companies are “a little simpler” in Australia, and the cost of being a public company is about 35% to 40% lower there than in the U.S., Jamil said.
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/technology/bellevue-tech-startup-limeade-raises-millions-from-ipo-in-australia/
An excerpt from CFO.com - Tech CFOs Predict Booming Revenue This Year
“U.S. technology companies can expect an even greater barrage of competing demands this year, as the full impact of last year’s policy changes — from changing trade agreements to shifts in immigration policy to sweeping tax reform — come to light,” said Aftab Jamil, global leader of BDO’s technology practice. “Nevertheless, the industry’s resilience is not to be underestimated, nor is the community’s ability to transform setbacks into opportunities,” Jamil added. “We expect 2018 to be a metamorphic year for tech, as leaders strive to balance their desire for economic success with the political and economic factors at play.”
https://www.cfo.com/budgeting-planning/2018/03/tech-cfos-predict-booming-revenue-this-year/
An excerpt from Help Net Security - Tech companies fret over data privacy, but ready to bet on IPO market
“Tech companies can expect to face many challenges in the year ahead, from data breaches and cyberattacks to continued regulatory uncertainty concerning trade and other policies,” said Aftab Jamil, assurance partner and global leader of BDO’s Technology practice. “Regulatory bodies will continue to demand greater levels of accountability and transparency, and the race toward innovation will continue to speed up. As a result, tech companies will need to reevaluate and fortify their operational and financial management in order to respond swiftly and nimbly.”
https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2019/02/22/tech-industry-cybersecurity-concerns/