The Evolution of Corporate Disclosure


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This book provides a critical analysis of the evolution of corporate disclosure. Building upon prior academic literature, it assesses the most important changes in mandatory corporate disclosure, the growing relevance of social and environmental disclosure, and revolutionary new forms of corporate communication, in particular social media. It also includes empirical analyses that shed further light on the impact of voluntary communication, i.e. social and environmental reporting and corporate social media communication, on managerial and investment decisions. Lastly, it discusses new directions for accounting and corporate governance research on the theoretical and empirical challenges of corporate disclosure. Offering a wealth of relevant and timely advice, the book will help regulators design policies that allow businesses to overcome current and emerging economic, social, and technological challenges.




The Regulation of Corporate Disclosure


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The Regulation of Corporate Disclosure, Third Edition is a complete and up-to-date handbook on the issue of corporate disclosure, covering the impact of the federal securities laws on both informal communications and the process of communicating with shareholders. The Third Edition expands topics previously covered, addressing the legal issues and practical concerns surrounding implementation of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The book also has an in-depth treatment of managementand’s discussion and analysis (MDand&A), something that, although appearing in required SEC filings, involves many of the same difficult and complex issues raised by the informal disclosure process. Also addressed are: SEC reforms of the periodic reporting process; issues pertaining to stock research analysts and conflicts of interest; and various relevant corporate governance requirements and their disclosure implications. Critical areas analyzed include ;Disclosure requirements and anti-fraud provisions The duty to disclose Dissemination Issues involving materiality Disclosure of bad news Negotiations Dealing with analysts And much more!




The Regulation of Corporate Disclosure


Book Description

This is a complete & up-to-date handbook on the issue of corporate disclosure, covering the impact of the federal securities laws on both informal communications & the process of communicating with shareholders. It includes a new discussion of the "Bespeaks Caution" doctrine, updated coverage of the materiality of government investigations & undisclosed illegal behavior, & cutting-edge analysis of the latest trends, such as electronic communications, SEC reforms, & MD & A requirements. Critical areas analyzed include: Disclosure requirements & anti-fraud provisions The duty to disclose Dissemination Issues involving materiality Disclosure of bad news Negotiations Dealing with analysts Projects & appraisals Stock repurchases Sensitive disclosure periods State disclosure obligations Corporate communication policies Shareholder communications The summary annual report Communicating with beneficial owner Dealing with analysts Communication & dissemination of information over the Internet And more.




Corporate Financial Disclosure, 1900-1933


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This book, first published in 1986, is a close analysis into management’s financial disclosure practices of the first half of the twentieth century. With criticisms of existing financial disclosure practices continuing to today, this study aims to make sense of the present through an examination of past practices, difficulties and solutions.




Informal Corporate Disclosure Under Federal Securities Law 2008


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Informal Corporate Disclosure Under Federal Securities Law examines the regulation of informal disclosure -- e.g., press releases, speeches, analyst conference calls, webcasts, and investor roadshows -- as distinguished from formal, highly structured disclosure in SEC filings. The coverage includes discussion of federal securities law, rules and court decisions; self-regulatory organization rules for listed companies; and standards of practice prescribed by the National Investor Relations Institute ( NIRI). The 2008 Edition includes new discussion of materiality principles governing quantitative financial disclosures, specifically the views expressed by the SEC Advisory Committee on Improvements to Financial Reporting. the new edition also examines litigation over the sufficiency of cautionary language in communications about new products under development. In addition, the work includes discussion of electronic shareholder forums, the state fiduciary duty to disclose facts in connection with a merger or other transaction requiring shareholder action, and securities fraud liability issues triggered by contract representations incorporated by reference into a proxy statement or other disclosure document.




Development of Corporate Governance Disclosure in India


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The purpose of this article is to answer the following two key questions: what is the history of corporate governance disclosure reforms in India; and how does corporate ownership as an institution have an impact on the development of disclosure standards in India. Since the state of socio-political and economic institutions in India persuasively differs from that of developed countries, studying the institutional environment is essential to understand the forces that guide or constrain corporate governance reforms in the emerging market. The present review of corporate disclosure reforms establishes that concentrated ownership structure influenced the process of standardisation in corporate disclosure. Disclosures are being persistently improved to keep up with the changing ownership pattern in India. The standardisation of corporate governance disclosure started after 2000.




Corporations and Information


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Disclosure of the Impact of Corporations on Society


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With concern over the impact of corporate enterprises on society growing, a number of initiatives have been undertaken to assess and report on it. Responding to these developments, the Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accoung and Reporting (ISAR) identified corporate social responsibility as one of the emerging issues that could be discussed at future sessions. This paper has been prepared to facilitate that future consideration. It provides an overview of definitions, the main initiatives undertaken and analyses the main factors that govern corporate relations with society.