SEC Form 8-K: When to File & What to Disclose
Course Description:
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 successful completion of this course, participants 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
Course Number:
KC38
NASBA Field of Study:
Accounting
Level:
Basic
Author/Instructor:
Kelen F. Camehl, CPA, MBA
Publication Date:
March 2024
CPE Credits:
4
Prerequisites:
None
Advanced Preparation:
None
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