This book provides a description about the various government regulations of securities, securities markets, and securities transactions. The book defines, describes, and explains U.S. securities regulation. The book will be current as of the signing of the securities reform act (expected to be signed by President Obama in mid-2010). Major parts within the book include: Regulation; Accounting and Auditing; Introduction to Notes; Notes; Sections of Public Laws; Sections of Codified Securities Laws; Organizations. In addition, there will be an extensive reference section, glossary, and list of useful websites (by both name and function).