Federal Securities Acts Flashcards

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What are the key points of the 1933 Securities Act?

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Governs Initial Public Offerings (not subsequent sales). Covers registration statements and accompanying information filed with SEC

Information must include audited financial statements & a prospectus

Note: Even if a company is exempt from registering under the 1934 Act; they still must adhere to the anti-fraud provisions of the Act

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What entities are exempt from filing registration statements under the 1933 Securities Act?

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Banks; Commercial Paper; Farmers; Co-ops; Charities; Governments

Also exempt: Securities sold in ONE state; where investors are residents; 80% of business done in one state; and resales can’t occur within 9 months to interstate parties.

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What are the key points of the 1933 Securities Act; Regulation A?

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Issuer can issue $5M of securities per year and be exempt if they file a notice with the SEC

Non-issuers (AKA a private individual) can sell $1.5M per year and be exempt

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Under the 1933 Securities Act; Regulation D; what are Rules 504; 505 and 506?

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Rule 504- Max Amount per year: $1M; Max Investors: Unlimited

Rule 505 - Max Amount per year: $5M; Max Investors: 35 Unaccredited or Unlimited Accredited

Rule 506 - Max Amount per year: Unlimited; Same as 505; but Unaccredited investors must be “sophisticated”

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What are the registration form options under the 1933 Securities Act?

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S-1 – Long Form or

S-2 and S-3 – Less Detailed and preferred by issuers

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Name the securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933.

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Stocks
Stock Options
Stock Warrants
Limited Partnership Interests - General Partnerships not allowed
Bonds
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Who can sue under the Securities Act of 1933?

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Purchasers of securities only

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Name the Requirements for Accountant to be liable under the Securities Act of 1933.

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  • Damages & Material Misstatements Only
  • Reliance on financial statements are not a requirement unless purchased more than a year after the security is registered
  • Proving negligence is not a requirement
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Name the Defenses of an Accountant under the Securities Act of 1933.

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  • Accountant used Due Diligence
  • Accountant followed GAAP
  • Damages weren’t caused by accountant’s work
  • Plaintiff knew of the material misstatements
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What does the Securities Act of 1934 govern?

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The trading/selling of securities after the IPO

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What reports must be filed under the Securities Act of 1934?

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  • Form 10-K Annual Report - Must be audited
  • Form 10-Q Quarterly Report - Must be reviewed; but not audited
  • Form 8-K - A notice of a material event; Must be filed within 4 days of event
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Who can sue under the Securities Act of 1934?

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Purchases and Sellers of Securities

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Name the Requirements for an Accountant to be liable for fraud under the Securities Act of 1934.

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Damages

Material Misstatements

Reliance on financial statements

Scienter or reckless disregard for the truth

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What procedures must an Accountant have in place under the Securities Act of 1934?

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Accountant must have procedures in place to:

  • Determine if Going Concern is an issue
  • Determine if any material related party transactions occurred
  • Determine if material illegal acts occurred
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Insider trading rules under the Securities Act of 1934 apply to which individuals?

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Officers; Directors and 10% Owners

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What are the Proxy Solicitation Requirements under the Securities Act of 1934?

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  • Proxy must give shareholders audited balance sheets from 2 most recent years
  • Requirement holds true even if one class of stock