David McLean

About David McLean

Stout is a global investment bank and advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, transaction advisory, valuation, financial disputes, claims, and investigations. We serve a range of clients, from public corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries. Our clients and their advisors rely on our premier expertise, deep industry knowledge, and unparalleled responsiveness on complex matters. As a Managing Director at Stout, I lead the Accounting & Reporting Advisory group in the Los Angeles market and surrounding areas. I help companies of all sizes to navigate the complexities of technical accounting, financial reporting, and changing regulations to meet their business transformation goals. I am an expert in technical accounting matters, financial reporting, SEC regulations, IPO readiness, SPAC mergers, capital raising transactions and M&A. Before joining Stout, I was a Partner at BDO, the 5th largest public accounting firm in the world. Prior to that, I was a Director in the Deals practice at PwC, where I also spent two years in PwC\'s National Office - SEC Services group. Below are some of the services that I can provide at Stout:• Technical accounting / white papers (e.g, revenue recognition, leases, consolidation, and stock-based comp)• Financial statement preparation & SEC filings• Finance operations / close process effectiveness / accounting policies• IPO readiness• SPAC mergers• Debt & equity financings (including convertible notes, SAFE agreements, warrants, and preferred stock)• M&A (business combinations, spin-offs, divestitures)• Internal controls / internal audit• Interim management / staffing• Project management

Experience

1. West Regional Leader Accounting & Reporting Advisory Services

   Stout

   Jan 2024 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   As a Managing Director at Stout, I lead the Accounting & Reporting Advisory (ARA) practice in the West Region of the United States. I am an expert in technical accounting matters, financial reporting, SEC regulations, IPOs and IPO readiness, M&A, and capital raising transactions. I have extensive experience working directly with CFOs and senior-level management to assist companies of all sizes achieve their business transformation goals. I have worked with many different clients to successfully complete dozens of mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, SPAC transactions, and other capital market activities. My goal is to provide exceptional client service by taking a collaborative approach that focuses on people and solving problems together. I enjoy helping my clients to navigate the complexities of technical accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and changing regulations as they continue to grow, raise capital, and transform their businesses.Below are some of the services that I can provide at Stout:• Technical accounting / white papers (e.g, revenue recognition, leases, consolidation, and stock-based comp)• Financial statement preparation & SEC filings• Finance operations / close process effectiveness / accounting policies• IPO readiness• SPAC mergers• Debt & equity financings (including convertible notes, SAFE agreements, warrants, and preferred stock)• M&A (business combinations, spin-offs, divestitures)• Internal controls / internal audit• Interim management / staffing• Project management

Education

• UC Santa Barbara

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Economics with an Emphasis in Accounting

  2005

Skills

• Consolidation
• Us Gaap
• Internal Controls
• Auditing
• Ifrs
• Financial Reporting
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Accounting
• Sec Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Gaap
• Assurance
• Sec Filings
• Sarbanes-Oxley