From Private to Public: Why? Instructions Going public refers to a private company's initial public offering (IPO) which can be alternative forms of funding. Go online and find at least two (2) companies that are making public their plans to have an IPO. Prepare a research outline about the IPO process and answer the following questions. . What do you think about the number and percentage of companies going public? . What are the advantages and disadvantages for a company going public? . Are IPOs available to sell immediately upon trading or is there a time limit that must pass before sales are accepted