Research and Markets: More than Just a "How-to" Guide, Discover How to Operate a Responsible Public Company

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0fe19b/public_companies) has announced the addition of the "Public Companies" report to their offering.

In the wake of corporate scandals and diminished confidence in business and the financial markets, the need has never been greater for a handbook detailing how to operate a responsible public company. Public Companies is designed to aid directors, officers and general counsel of public companies and those intending to go public. More than just a "how-to" guide, it is a comprehensive examination of corporate governance, internal controls and law compliance requirements, as well as the many other issues one needs to consider to be a responsible corporate citizen. Coverage includes legal obligations, best practices, new developments and pragmatic approaches to common problems for start-up companies and well-established businesses alike.

You'll get advice and analysis from start to finish - from the decision to go public to organizing the corporation, doing an IPO and meeting ongoing reporting and registration requirements. Youll learn all about setting up law compliance programs, implementing finance and accounting controls, and communicating with shareholders. Youll also find chapters on e-commerce, financially troubled companies, and other important areas.

Public Companies is the complete guide for executives, lawyers and entrepreneurs dedicated to establishing or sustaining a responsible public company. This book is updated as needed, generally two times each year.

Key Topics Covered:

• CHAPTER 1 Deciding Whether To Go Public
• CHAPTER 2 Basic Corporate Organization
• CHAPTER 3 Registration and Reporting Requirements
• CHAPTER 4 Fiduciary Duties
• CHAPTER 5 Law Compliance
• CHAPTER 5A The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• CHAPTER 6 Dealing with Stockholders
• CHAPTER 7 Insurance
• CHAPTER 8 Legal Issues Affecting E-Commerce
• CHAPTER 9 When Good Companies Go Bad: Legal Obligations and Options of Financially Troubled Entities

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0fe19b/public_companies