An Investor's Guide: Private Businesses vs. Public Companies

This course provides a technical breakdown of the structural and financial differences between public and private corporations. You will examine how ownership is distributed, the regulatory requirements imposed by the SEC on public entities, and the disclosure levels required for each. The program covers specific investment implications, including liquidity risks, valuation methods, and governance standards. By the end, you will understand how to evaluate the risks and rewards of both asset classes within a value investing framework.