Master the 8-K

Master the 8-K is a clear, concise, and comprehensive guide to preparing and filing the SEC’s Form 8-K, as required by the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and designing and maintaining effective disclosure controls and procedures required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. In this handbook, you will find step-by-step instructions and practice tips on:• Triggering events and disclosure requirements for every item in Form 8-K• The requirements for effective disclosure controls• Filing procedures, deadlines, and update requirements• The impact of late filings (including a discussion of the “safe harbor”)• Potential 8-K “traps,” and how to avoid them• The “furnished” versus “filed” distinction, the technical aspects of incorporation by reference and exhibits and related liability issues