Financial Reporting: SEC Forms 8-K, 10-K, and 10-Q

Overview

Form 8-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 10-K are required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) based on the rules prescribed by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This course provides an overview of reporting requirements with respect to SEC public issuers. Specifically, this course addresses the reporting requirements related to filing SEC Form 8-K (current), Form 10-Q (interim), and Form 10-K (annual). This includes discussions of requirements for each form as well as actual examples from companies to help illustrate the guidance.

Learning Objectives

  • recognize events which require an entity to file a Form 8-K
  • identify key areas requiring disclosure within the Form 10-K annual filing
  • recognize key principles relating to the notes to the financial statements
  • differentiate between issues reported through a Form 10-Q vs. a Form 10-K
  • identify the filing deadlines for Form 8-K, Form 10-K, and Form 10-Q

Designed For

Practicing CPAs, both in public accounting and business and industry -- controllers, accountants, and other financial accounting personnel

Advanced Preparation

None

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