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SEC Compliance TRAINING courses

FREE PRESENTATIONS

Our free presentations provide basic conceptual overviews of various topics relevant to SEC filers. They are intended for filers who want a basic understanding of a specific area of SEC filing, but not necessarily the in-depth knowledge needed to do filings themselves. They present information in a concise but interesting and easy format to bring about a general familiarity with the topic of interest.

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SEC EDGAR Access Codes

Familiarize yourself with EDGAR Access Codes (CIK, password, CCC, etc.), what they are and how you use them.

Get to know 13-F Filings

Gain familiarity with the SEC’s Section 13-F rule for Investment Managers, and the basic concepts of 13-F filings.

MICROLEARNING COURSES

Our Quick MicroLearning Courses are designed for quickly learning about a single specific topic. They are intended for filers who want to prepare and submit relatively simple filings themselves, but need relevant information in one place with step-by-step instructions, tips and tricks. Sufficiently detailed information is provided in an interesting and easy format, with emphasis on relevance to SEC filers. Professionally designed, these MicroCourses utilize interactivity, quizzes, feedback and other elements to enhance learning and retention.

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Crowdfunding SEC Requirements

Are you interested in raising money through crowdfunding? This course explains the basic concepts of how crowdfunding works and related SEC requirements.

Cost: $19 for 1-month access.

SEC Regulation D

Are you interested in raising money through a private placement offering and take advantage of SEC Regulation D exemptions? This course explains the basic concepts of Regulation D and related SEC requirements such as Form D filing.

Cost: $19 for 1-month access.

IN-DEPTH TRAINING COURSES WITH CERTIFICATION

Our in-depth training courses (with certification) provide detailed and often complex information in an interesting and easy format, and are intended for filers who want a sufficiently thorough knowledge of a specific area of SEC filing so that they can prepare and submit SEC filings themselves.

Upon completing a course and passing the Certification Quiz, you are awarded a verifiable Certificate of Achievement which you can download, print, frame, share, and reference in your résumé and professional profile. You can continue accessing the course even after completion to act as a refresher or to keep up with new developments.

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SEC N-PX Filing for EDGAR Filers

This in-depth course covers the SEC rules and requirements related to the annual Proxy Voting Record Report required to be filed by Registered Investment Management Companies. It also provides guidance on staying compliant by filing SEC Form N-PX, as well as training on preparation of the Voting Record Table in the proper XML format required for submission to the SEC's EDGAR® system.

Cost: $49 for 1-year access.

SEC 13-F Filing for Investment Managers

This in-depth course covers the SEC Section 13-F Rules and Regulations that Investment Mangers and Financial Professionals should be aware of. It also provides guidance on staying compliant by filing SEC Form 13-F, as well as training on preparation of the Securities Holdings Table in the proper XML format required for submission to the SEC's EDGAR® system.

Cost: $49 for 1-year access.

SEC Compliance Essentials for Raising Capital

This in-depth course covers the options available to individuals and companies looking to raise capital using private or public offerings. The mechanisms covered include Crowdfunding, Regulation D, Regulation 1-A, and IPOs. You'll learn how and when which option applies, the associated regulations, the timeline and steps involved, and practical details about how to go about the required SEC filings for regulatory compliance.

Cost: $69 for 1-year access.

Basics of iXBRL for SEC Filers

This practical in-depth course covers iXBRL (Inline XBRL) from the perspective of SEC filers. You will learn what is XBRL and iXBRL. You'll see a comparison of HTML and iXBRL filings. You'll learn about XBRL "concepts", "contexts", "dimensions" and "facts". Then, you'll learn about SEC XBRL taxonomies and see how US GAAP taxonomy is organized. Finally, you'll see the implementation of iXBRL files in an SEC filing, and iXBRL filing preparation tools.

Cost: $95 for 1-year access.