Corporate Finance Law

The purpose of the Subcommittee is to act as a liaison between the NASD and members of the bar who practice before the NASD with respect to the Corporate Financing Rule and related rules, to comment on NASD rulemaking and to advise members of the Federal Regulation of Securities Committee with respect to relevant developments in NASD rulemaking and the activities of the NASD. The Subcommittee monitors developments in the NASD corporate financing rules, comments on rule proposals, initiates discussions with the NASD concerning current issues of concern to the bar, interpretations or rule changes the NASD ought to consider and suggests ways of improving the COBRADesk system and the review process

Form and content of and requirements for financial statements.

Corporate Finance is the field of finance dealing with financial decisions that business enterprises make and the tools and analysis used to make these decisions. The primary goal of corporate finance is to maximize corporate value while managing the firm's financial risks. Although it is in principle different from managerial finance which studies the financial decisions of all firms, rather than corporations alone, the main concepts in the study of corporate finance are applicable to the financial problems of all kinds of firms.

The following rules, regulations and schedules apply to disclosure documents filed with the SEC that are subject to review by the Division of Corporation Finance.

The FASB Accounting Standards Codification is the source of authoritative generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) recognized by the FASB to be applied to nongovernmental entities.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and its predecessors have been the voice of the accounting profession since 1887. The AICPA prides itself on its serving the CPA profession and the public interest to which it is profoundly committed. AICPA members work in all sectors of the business and financial services profession, including Public Accounting, Financial Planning, Tax, Business & Industry, Law, Consulting, Education and Government.

The Corporate Treasurers Council (CTC) of the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is a private network of treasury executives that meets in small groups and interactive forums to discuss critical issues facing treasury and the evolving role of the treasurer. Through these confidential interactions, treasurers identify practical solutions and innovative ideas to optimize treasury and drive the growth of their business.

The mission of the FASB is to establish and improve standards of financial accounting and reporting that foster financial reporting by nongovernmental entities that provides decision-useful information to investors and other users of financial reports. That mission is accomplished through a comprehensive and independent process that encourages broad participation, objectively considers all stakeholder views, and is subject to oversight by the Financial Accounting Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

FinCEN’s mission is to enhance U.S. national security, deter and detect criminal activity, and safeguard financial systems from abuse by promoting transparency in the U.S. and international financial systems.

Corporate Finance Journal was created in answer to calls from various markets for a high quality web and print magazine, featuring up-to-the-moment comment on the most important issues facing the business world. All presented in a design-led, accessible format that reflects today's modern corporate world. It is produced by World News Media from its headquarters in London.

Published continuously since 1905, the Journal of Accountancy is the flagship publication of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Our articles and features cover a wide variety of subjects including accounting, financial reporting, auditing, taxation, personal financial planning, technology, business valuation, professional development, ethics, liability issues, consulting, practice management, education and related domestic and international business issues.

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