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If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be, wrote Thomas Jefferson, perhaps the nation's first "education president " Spurred by this conviction that the new United States would survive only if it encouraged education at all levels, Jefferson struggled unsuccessfully for four decades to establish a system of publicly supported elementary and secondary schools. Jennings Wagoner opens this study with an overview of Jefferson's own learning experiences, from his tutoring and schooling in Albemarle County through his years at the College of William and Mary. Then he explores Jefferson's efforts to advance publicly supported education, beginning in Virginia with the first bill he introduced promoting "the more general diffusion of knowledge," and continuing with national initiatives, including the founding of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Wagoner concludes with what Jefferson called "the hobby of my old age"--the establishment of the University of Virginia, where he designed the buildings, selected the faculty, planned the curriculum, and served as first rector..
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A Basic Primer on The Fine Art of the Corporate Raid A Textbook on Hostile Takeovers.
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Going public is one of the most important steps in the life of a business Done correctly, it can lead to an infusion of capital to fuel long-term growth. Done incorrectly, it can rob a company of its unique vision. The Complete Going Public Handbook shows you how to successfully launch an IPO that meets the needs of your business and, at the same time, avoids the all-too-common mistakes that can squander a company's future.


Inside, Frederick D. Lipman, an attorney specializing in IPOs, thoroughly explains the process in an easy-to-understand format. He also offers a unique index that lists underwriters for different types and sizes of offerings. In addition, you'll learn how to:

• Determine whether going public is right for your business
• Develop a five-year advance plan to ensure a successful IPO
• Select the underwriter most suited to your firm's needs
• Understand current SEC regulations
• Attract investment bankers
• Qualify your stock for trading on NYSE, NASDAQ, and other major stock exchanges
• And much more


Nontraditional methods of going public and self-underwriting are examined as well. You'll also find a comprehensive breakdown of IPO costs for hundreds of recent public offerings. The Complete Going Public Handbook helps you take control of your company's future and offers everything you need to successfully initiate your IPO and minimize your risk.



?An easy-to-read, step-by-step guide on surviving the process."—USA Today


?Well-researched and thorough. A useful guide for an entrepreneur wishing to understand the benefits, risks, and timing considerations of an initial public offering."—W. Gar Richlin, Former head of Investment Banking, Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown LLC


?Contains valuable suggestions for advance planning and underwriter selection and belongs in the library of every entrepreneur and business executive."—William C. Tyson, Associate Professor, Legal Studies, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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SOX 404 for Small, Publicly Held Companies is a guide to assist the management of small, publicly held companies in complying with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. This reference helps management with assessing the effectiveness of its company's internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting. In making the required internal control assessment, management may identify situations where internal controls can be improved in a cost-effective manner; this book will help management bring about these improvements. SOX 404 for Small, Publicly Held Companies addresses everything necessary in order to perform an assessment of internal controls over financial reporting as well as an assessment of disclosure controls. Practice pointers and practical considerations are provided so that management can address the task of making its assessments thoroughly and efficiently. The book focuses on the Securities and Exchange Commission rules for an assessment of internal controls and looks carefully at the requirement of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board for independent auditors. Checklists, questionnaires and other practice aids for small and very small public companies are provided through the book and on the accompanying CD-ROM. In addition to these adaptable workpapers, the CD includes authoritative guidance from the PCAOB and the SEC. The 2008 Edition has been updated to include coverage of: ---PCAOB s Auditing Standard No. 5, An Audit of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting That Is Integrated with An Audit of Financial Statements, which supersedes Auditing Standard No. 2, which is effective for audits of fiscal years ending on or after November 15, 2007. ---SEC Release No. 33-876, which further extended Section 404 compliance dates for non-accelerated filers. ---Government Accountability Office report, Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Consideration of Key Principles Needed in Addressing Implementation for Smaller Public Companies..
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Assesses the homeland security implications of publicly available geospatial data and information .
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