U.S. companies rely on the capital markets for a greater portion of their total funding, and on the debt capital markets for a greater portion of their credit financing, than do companies in Europe or Asia. In short, U.S. capital markets play a critical role in both the U.S. and global economy. Given the extensive disclosure requirements now applicable to public companies and the ever-increasing length of public company disclosures, some would argue that we are well past the point of information overload. On the other hand, others would note that enhanced disclosure on a broad array of topics improves corporate accountability.

Take this course to learn about:

• Duty to Disclose
• Filing Requirements
• Risk Factors