Most companies that sell securities, such as a publicly owned company with stocks available for purchase, need to file reports on forms 10-D, 10-Q, 10-K, 11-K, 20-F, N-CEN, and N-CSR with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These reports give a detailed analysis of the company’s revenue generation, overall expenses and other relevant data. Sometimes businesses cannot file the reports by the time they are due. In these cases, companies may choose to file an extension, requiring them to fill out SEC Form 12b-25.

As part of a public offering, many companies are required to complete annual reports. These annual reports, such as SEC Form 1-K, provide a detailed snapshot of the company’s operation and financial condition throughout a specific fiscal year. Businesses file the reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and they can use the information to meet crucial transparency goals with investors and establish the viability of buying securities during the offering.

A public offering provides an excellent opportunity for companies to raise funds and provide a way to reward original investors and employees for their investment. Public offerings involve the sale of securities to investors, with broad access for the public to buy. As part of the public offering, businesses must evaluate the forms that they have to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. SEC Form 1-Z relates to the reporting requirements for companies having certain types of public offerings.

Our comprehensive survey of financial decision-makers at public and private companies reveals key insights on approaching the coming year with cautious optimism focusing on business growth, tech and ESG. 

Key Findings: 

What is an F-6 form? Publicly traded companies are legally required to file many kinds of documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in certain conditions the F-6. Learn when the SEC Form F-6 is needed, what it means and how to file easily.

What Is SEC Form F-6?

Among the many forms that a foreign private issuer has to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, is Form F-1. Discover the key components of the SEC Form F-1, the reasons for this form and tips on how to file. 

What Is SEC Form F-1?

2024 marked a significant step forward in sustainability disclosures with the issuance of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Taxonomy by the ISSB. This new taxonomy offers numerous benefits for companies that adopt it, such as broader investor coverage and enhanced access to capital and foreign investment. 

Financial controllers today face an increasingly complex, demanding, and evolving role. 

Achieving success requires more than traditional methods — it demands advanced technology. In the latest White Paper, Three Technologies for Future-Ready Financial Controllers, DFIN outlines solutions for financial controllers to navigate their evolving roles while driving organizational success. 

In it, you’ll learn: 

From Mandatory Disclosures to Stakeholder Expectations - Navigating the New ESG Reporting Landscape

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August 1, 2024

As a CFO, you're likely laser-focused on optimizing financial performance and driving shareholder value. However, ignoring environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors could be leaving money on the table and exposing your company to material risks.

On August 2, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a pivotal proposal for joint data standards under the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022 (FDTA). The proposal is intended to improve accountability and transparency by establishing technical standards for data submitted to various financial regulatory agencies.