Securities Act of 1933: Fundamental federal law governing the initial offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure of financial information

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Regulates secondary market trading of securities and establishes the SEC. Includes requirements for periodic reporting and disclosure

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Major legislation enhancing corporate accountability and financial disclosures, particularly Section 404 regarding internal controls for financial reporting

Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS): Professional standards for conducting financial audits, providing guidelines for audit quality and objectivity

PCAOB Standards: Standards set by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board for the auditing of public companies

AICPA Standards: Professional guidelines established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for accounting practices

SEC Regulations: Rules and requirements set by the Securities and Exchange Commission governing securities markets and protecting investors

Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws that regulate the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities

Delaware General Corporation Law: Primary corporate law statute for companies incorporated in Delaware, often serving as a model for other states

Internal Revenue Code Requirements: Federal tax regulations affecting stock transactions and reporting requirements

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data

E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring the legal validity of electronic signatures and records in interstate commerce

UETA: Uniform Electronic Transactions Act providing legal framework for electronic signatures and records at state level