Business Overview
Describe operations, segments, markets, and material business developments in clear, specific language that informs investors.
A complete, accurate 10-K meets SEC obligations, informs investors, reduces litigation risk, and documents internal controls and financial performance in a legally required annual filing.
The 10-K is prepared by the company’s finance, legal, and investor relations teams with input from external auditors and the board.
Final sign-off commonly requires CEO and CFO certifications and board approval before EDGAR submission.
Responsible for assembling audited financial statements, coordinating with external auditors, certifying accuracy under Sarbanes-Oxley, and ensuring numbers reconcile to internal close records.
Manages legal disclosures, drafts risk-factor language, confirms compliance with securities laws, and coordinates board and shareholder notices required by SEC regulations.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| EDGAR Credentials | Registered filer credentials and access controls |
| Signers and Roles | Define executive signers, approvers, and auditors |
| Authentication Level | Email + MFA or firm SSO recommended |
| Audit Trail | Enable full action logs and timestamps |
Ensure systems support EDGAR-compatible formats, secure authentication, and retained audit trails before final submission.
Maintain an immutable copy of the final signed 10-K and supporting audit trail in secure, access-controlled storage.
60 calendar days after fiscal year end
75 calendar days after fiscal year end
90 calendar days after fiscal year end
Includes audited statements and MD&A disclosures
Coordinate proxy and Form 8-K timelines where applicable
Finalize trial balance and key reconciliations
Complete external testing and adjustments
Legal and management review of disclosures
Execute CEO/CFO certifications and submit to EDGAR
Describe operations, segments, markets, and material business developments in clear, specific language that informs investors.
List material risks with concise but specific descriptions and examples of potential impacts on results.
Note principal properties and material facilities relevant to operations and production capacities.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis explaining trends, liquidity, results, and critical accounting estimates.
Audited balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, and notes prepared under applicable GAAP.
Internal control disclosure and CEO/CFO certifications required by Sarbanes-Oxley.
Independent auditor opinion including any explanatory language, auditor consents, and report date for the fiscal year.
Detailed footnotes explaining accounting policies, material transactions, contingencies, and related-party dealings.
Material contracts, bylaws, and other exhibits that the SEC requires to be filed with the 10-K.
Signed CEO and CFO Sarbanes-Oxley certifications attesting to the accuracy of the report.
Opted for streamlined signing and approvals to improve speed to revenue
Shifted to online processing for compliance and efficiency
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |