{"product_id":"investor-relations-and-financial-communication-isbn-9781119780458","title":"Investor Relations and Financial Communication","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEquips students and professionals with the fundamental skills and knowledge \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eneeded to succeed in investor relations and financial communication\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInvestor Relations and Financial Communication\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the investor relations and financial communication profession. Written by a leading educator and professional consultant, this authoritative textbook provides the well-rounded foundation necessary for anyone wanting to begin a career as an Investor Relations Officer (IRO). Detailed yet accessible chapters describe all essential aspects of the field, including communication skills, basic financial knowledge, legal and regulatory guidelines, professional standards and practices, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganized in five sections, the book first identifies and defines the jobs available in investor relations and financial communication, detailing the responsibilities, titles, salaries, and key players in the industry. After thoroughly explaining the disclosure of financial and non-financial information, the author describes the regulatory environment in which professionals operate and offers expert insight into issues of corporate governance, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, shareholder activism, and crisis management. Subsequent sections highlight the day-to-day activities of investor relations and financial communication professionals and discuss the future of the field. This invaluable textbook also: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes the responsibilities of the Investor Relations Officer throughout initial public offering, periodic reporting, and performance evaluation  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the role of investor relations professionals in disclosing financial information and educating the investment community \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmphasizes the various skills that IROs must possess in order to do their jobs successfully, such as marketing and securities law compliance  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes end-of-chapter review questions, activities, and lists of key terms \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInvestor Relations and Financial Communication: Creating Value Through Trust and Understanding\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect textbook for both professional development training programs and undergraduate and graduate courses in investor relations, and is required reading for all those working in investor relations, particularly early-career professionals.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Profession \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction to Investor Relations and Financial Communication 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Investor Relations and Financial Communication Industry 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Stockholders and Stakeholders 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Disclosure \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Communicating Financial Information 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Communicating Nonfinancial Information 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Context \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Investor Relations and Financial Communication 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Corporate Governance, Environmental Sustainability, and Social Responsibility 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Shareholder Activism and Crisis Management 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Work \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Main Activities and Publications in Investor Relations and Financial Communication 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Going Public and Going Private 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Measurement and Evaluation of Investor Relations and Financial Communication 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Transformation \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Globalization of the Financial Markets and Regional Distinctions 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 The Future of Investor Relations and Financial Communication 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A precious and very much needed contribution, particularly useful for students who are interested in approaching the financial sector from a communication standpoint.\" -\u003cb\u003e International Journal of Business Communication\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVolume: 59 Issue: 4, page(s): 665-668\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexander V. Laskin, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor at Quinnipiac University, Connecticut, USA. He is author of more than 70 publications, focused primarily on investor relations, international communications, emerging technologies, and performance evaluation. His research was recognized with awards from the Association for Business Communication and the Institute for Public Relations. He is a Fulbright Specialist, Page Legacy Scholar, Albert Schweitzer Fellow, Plank Center Fellow, and the People's United Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Innovation Faculty Fellow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEquips students and professionals with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to succeed in investor relations and financial communication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInvestor Relations and Financial Communication\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the investor relations and financial communication profession. Written by a leading educator and professional consultant, this authoritative textbook provides the well-rounded foundation necessary for anyone wanting to begin a career as an Investor Relations Officer (IRO). Detailed yet accessible chapters describe all essential aspects of the field, including communication skills, basic financial knowledge, legal and regulatory guidelines, professional standards and practices, and more.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganized in five sections, the book first identifies and defines the jobs available in investor relations and financial communication, detailing the responsibilities, titles, salaries, and key players in the industry. After thoroughly explaining the disclosure of financial and non-financial information, the author describes the regulatory environment in which professionals operate and offers expert insight into issues of corporate governance, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, shareholder activism, and crisis management. Subsequent sections highlight the day-to-day activities of investor relations and financial communication professionals and discuss the future of the field. 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