Name: Introduction To US Corporate Law for Company Secretaries and Chartered Accountants Course in Washington | Henry Harvin
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Description: Dive into the world of compliance with corporate and securities laws | Understand the intricacies of general corporate contracts, investment agreements, and corporate governance practices | Master skills to navigate the complexities of corporate legal processes in the United States.

Module 1: Introduction to the American Legal System and Corporate Sector
- Overview of American Legal System
- Sources of US Law: Constitution, Legislation, Case Law, Common Law
- Basics of Contract Law
- Finding Corporations Codes of Different States
- Model Business Corporation Act
Module 2: Securities Laws
- Introduction to Key Securities Laws
- Securities Act of 1933
- Securities Exchange Act of 1934
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
- Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act
Module 3: US Court System and Hierarchy of Courts
- Understanding the US Court System
- US Federal Court System
- US State Court System
- District Courts, Trial Courts, and Courts of Appeals
- The US Supreme Court
- Jury System
- The US Department of Justice and Attorneys General
Module 4: US Corporate Sector Regulators
- US Corporate Sector Regulators and Their Roles
- US Federal Trade Commission
- Internal Revenue Service IRS
- Securities and Exchange Commission SEC
- Secretaries of States and Division of Corporations
Module 5: Formation of Entity in the US and Conversions
- Selecting the Appropriate Form of Business Organization
- Limited Partnerships LP, General Partnerships GP, Limited Liability Partnerships LLP, Limited Liability Companies LLC, C-Corporations, S-Corporations, Non-stock Corporations
- Issues to be Considered: Liability, Perpetuity etc.
- Publicly Held Corporations and Type of Entities
- Formation of Corporate Entities-Registration
- LLCs, C-Corporations, S-Corporations
- Need for a Registered Agent
- Name Reservation and Filing of Incorporation Documents
- Constitutional Documents and its Drafting
- Obtaining EINs, Foreign Qualifications, and DBA Certificates
- Conversions and Changes of Business Entities
- Converting LLC to Corporation, Different Types of Corporations, Changing States
Module 6: Outline of Taxation
- Taxation of Various Business Structures
- Pass-Through Taxation, Personal Taxation of Founders
- Federal and State Tax Slabs and Types
- Filing Tax Returns and Addressing Forfeiture Issues
Module 7: Officers, Decision Making, and Governance in US Companies
- Corporate Governance Structure
- Typical Officer Positions: Board of Directors, Committees, President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, CEO
- Decision-Making Mechanisms: Meetings, Proxy Voting, Resolutions, and Record-Keeping
- Liabilities and Powers of Directors and Officers
- Liability Insurance, Resignation, and Removal Processes
Module 8: Contract and Records Management
- Managing Contracts and Records
- Oversight of Signature Processes, Contract Databases, and Legalization
- Managing Global Entity Management Systems (GEMS)
Module 9: Annual Compliance Requirements
- Annual Filing and Compliance
- Preparing and Filing Annual Reports and Franchise Tax Returns
- Maintaining Compliance with Federal and State Regulations
Module 10: Changes in Capital, Share Transactions, and Borrowing
- Types of Securities and Changes in Capital
- Issuance of Various Classes of Shares; Capitalization Tables
- Compliance Requirements for Share Issuance and for Share Option Administration
- Share Transactions and Borrowing
- Commercial Share Transactions; Borrowing Powers; Debt Securities
- Record-Keeping Requirements in respect of Share and Borrowing Transactions
Module 11: Funding Methods and Investment Process
- Investment Types and Processes
- Strategic vs. Financial Investors, Angel, Private Equity, and Venture Capital
- Stages of Investment: Pitch, Due Diligence, Term Sheets and Closing
- Incentives to Invest in Various States
Module 12: Mergers and Acquisitions
- Types and Processes of M&A Transactions
- Mergers, Consolidations, Share Exchanges, Sale of Assets
- Mechanics of M&A: Due Diligence, Disclosure Schedules, Closing Documentation
Module 13: Foreign Corporations
- Establishing Presence for Foreign Corporations
- Requirements and Filings for Foreign Qualifications
- Notice and Withdrawal Procedures
Module 14: US Bankruptcy and Insolvency
- Understanding the US Bankruptcy Code
- Voluntary and Involuntary Bankruptcy, Administration, Liquidation, Restructuring
Module 15: Capital Markets and Listing
- Methods and Requirements for Listing on NYSE and NASDAQ
- IPOs, Direct Listings, SPACs, Regulation of Intermediaries
- Continued Listing Requirements and Corporate Governance Standards
Module 16: Takeovers (Including Hostile Takeovers)
- Regulations and Methods for Public Company Acquisitions
- Tender Offers, Exchange Offers, Hostile Bids, and Defensive Strategies
- Corporate Litigation
- Types of Corporate Litigation
- Contractual Breaches, IPR Disputes, Shareholder Litigation, Securities Fraud, M&A Litigation
Complementary Module 1: Soft Skills Development
- Business communication
- Preparation for the Interview
- Presentation Skills
Complimentary Module 2: Resume Writing

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Curriculum For US Corporate Law for Company Secretaries and Chartered Accountants Course in Washington

Module 1: Introduction to the American Legal System and Corporate Sector

Module 2: Securities Laws

Module 3: US Court System and Hierarchy of Courts

Module 4: US Corporate Sector Regulators

Module 5: Formation of Entity in the US and Conversions

Module 6: Outline of Taxation

Module 7: Officers, Decision Making, and Governance in US Companies

Module 8: Contract and Records Management

Module 9: Annual Compliance Requirements

Module 10: Changes in Capital, Share Transactions, and Borrowing

Module 11: Funding Methods and Investment Process

Module 12: Mergers and Acquisitions

Module 13: Foreign Corporations

Module 14: US Bankruptcy and Insolvency

Module 15: Capital Markets and Listing

Module 16: Takeovers (Including Hostile Takeovers)

Complementary Module 1: Soft Skills Development

Complimentary Module 2: Resume Writing

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Introduction to the American Legal System

Basics of Contract Law

Introduction to Key Securities Laws

Understanding the US Court System

Outline of Taxation

Annual Compliance Requirements

Changes in Capital, Share Transactions, and Borrowing

Types and Processes of M&A Transactions

Understanding the US Bankruptcy Code

Capital Markets and Listing

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