Regulatory and Oversight of Corporate Financial Reporting
Review the website for the Federal Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (http://www.sec.gov/).
Write a paper of no more than 600 words describing the mission of the SEC and how it accomplishes its mission. Briefly describe at least 2 laws that govern the securities industry. Include the following within the 2 you select:
- SEC Act of 1933
- SEC Act of 1934
- The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
- The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010
Provide a summary of the history of the legislation and its significance. Discuss how each law impacts business practice today.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.