1. Briefly, why do you think it is important for a publicly traded company to be legally required to disclose its business and financial information regularly to the public?

2. Briefly describe one of the reports that must be filed by U.S.-based public company. If you were an investor in the company, what would it be important for you to know this information?

3. A public company files required reports with the SEC. What does 'SEC' stand for? What is the role of SEC in the federal government?

4. The SEC makes public company documents publicly available without charge on itsEDGAR website. Briefly report on one thing you learned about EDGAR.