Brian Zucker, CPA, a Partner at Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman, P.A. and a Member at RRBB Advisors, LLC, presents “Deep Dive: The Cost of Compliance in SPACs” at The SPAC Conference. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 4:40 to 5:05 p.m. DealFlow Events hosts the 7th annual conference June 11–12 at Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York.

“We are experiencing a substantial transformation in the SPAC market, particularly in terms of compliance expenses and regulations. Everyone involved in SPAC transactions must be aware of these developments,” said Brian.

Brian Zucker Presents

Steve Kaplan, Managing Director at Lucid Capital Markets, joins Brian for this fireside chat. They will explore critical issues affecting the SPAC market today and delve into the impact of SPAC sponsor track history disclosure on co-sponsor deals. Brian and Steve will also cover the structural and financial changes that target companies need to implement for SEC compliance. Additionally, the chat will address the evolving cost of fees in SPAC deals, comparing the current landscape with the periods before and during the pandemic.

The SPAC Conference delivers insights and actionable information on the current state of the market with seasoned experts. Discussion topics include SPAC liability under the Inflation Reduction Act, deSPAC litigation risks, why a PIPE raise is more important in 2024 than ever before, why NRAs are killing sponsor profits and what to do about it, and what you can learn from hedge funds making money off SPACs. In addition, presenters will cover convincing shareholders to stick with the deal, positioning for an advantage after the “too-hot” SPAC market, improving proxy preparation, and sectors to watch in 2024. Network opportunities with other professionals who understand the transformative power of SPACs will be abundant. RRBB is a proud sponsor of the conference. For more information and to register, visit spacconference.com.

About the Speaker

As Chair of the RRBB FinOp and CFO Department, Brian acts as the Financial Operations Principal and CFO for several broker-dealers and hedge funds. He has over 37 years of experience as a CPA specializing in the securities industry.

Brian provides a broad range of accounting-related services to public companies, hedge funds, broker-dealers, and high-net-worth individuals. His work also includes outsourcing back-office accounting needs.

During his career, Brian has served over a hundred broker-dealers. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of NanoViricides, Inc., trading on the NYSE American Exchange, and as the CFO of EIG Global Energy Partners Capital Markets, LLC. In addition, Brian has previously served as President and Chairman of Atlantis Business Development Corp.; CFO of Natcore Solar Technology Inc.; Managing Director of American Frontier Financial Corporation; and Director of the National Investment Banking Association.

Brian received his Bachelor of Science in Public Accounting from Pace University in 1983. While there, he served as class treasurer, was a member of the Accounting Society, and played rugby.