This course provides an overview of the SEC Form 8-K. This is a broad form used to notify investors in U.S. publicly traded companies of certain events that may be important - generally within four business days of the respective triggering event. This course provides a detailed look at the events that require a Form 8-K filing, the relevant disclosures, and presents a number of examples to help illustrate disclosure of these events.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Recognize the overall purpose of the Form 8-K
• Identify the time period in which a Form 8-K must be filed with the SEC
• Recognize the events that require the filing of a Form 8-K
• Identify overall disclosures requirements for triggering events requiring a Form 8-K
Major Topics
Form 8-K Filing
Registrant's Business and Operations
Financial Information
Securities and Trading Markets
Matters Related to Accountants and Financial Statements
Corporate Governance and Management
Asset Backed Securities
Financial Statements and Exhibits
