The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Requires Publicly Held Companies

question 31

Essay

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires publicly held companies to file periodic financial disclosures as updates of their economic activity.The three basic forms used for this updating are Form 10-K,Form 10-Q,and Form 8-K.
Required:
Describe the information contained in each of the three basic forms noted above.

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Definitions:

Afferent Nerve Fibres

Sensory nerve fibers that carry impulses towards the central nervous system.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which integrates information and coordinates the activities of all parts of the body.

Endorphin Agonist

A substance that mimics the action of endorphins, neurotransmitters in the brain that reduce pain and elicit feelings of pleasure.

Morphine

Morphine is a potent opiate analgesic medication derived from the poppy plant used to relieve severe pain.