Is your reporting team waiting for the "final" rule? Stop. Whether it’s the shift to semi-annual reporting or changes to the emerging growth company definition, the "Compliance Trap" is waiting for things to be perfect before you act. In this clip, we break down why you need to be in the room with legal counsel and investor relations now to document your implementation strategy. The most important takeaway? Do not stop maintaining your systems and controls. If you're an emerging growth company, pausing now will only leave you vulnerable when the standards become final. Key "Pre-Read" Takeaways: -The Cross-Functional Huddle: Why Finance, Legal, and IR must align on new standards before they are released. -The Momentum Mandate: Why you must continue your digital transformation even as rules evolve. -Emerging Growth Strategy: Why controls are a non-negotiable asset, regardless of rule changes. The Pre-Read is Workiva’s global podcast, preparing the modern office of the CFO for the next big thing. Watch the full episode on the "Regulatory Reprieve? SEC Simplification and 2026 Capital Market Updates" here: https://youtu.be/VbwLbEeocaM #ThePreRead #Workiva #CFO #SEC #FinancialReporting #InternalControls #Shorts #BusinessStrategy » Subscribe to Workiva: https://www.youtube.com/@Workiva Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK) powers trust, transparency, and accountability. Accounting, finance, sustainability, risk and audit teams from more than 6,600 organizations, including over 85% of Fortune 1,000 companies rely on Workiva for their mission-critical work. We transform how customers connect data, unify processes, and empower teams in a secure, audit-ready, AI-powered collaborative platform. Learn more at workiva.com. Connect with Workiva Online! » Visit Workiva.com: https://www.workiva.com/ » Follow Workiva on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/ » Follow Workiva on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workiva/ » Check out the Workiva podcast, “The Pre-Read”: https://www.workiva.com/podcast/the-pre-read

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