EDGAR Forms and Filings Guide

Today I learnt how to navigate the complex labyrinth of EDGAR forms.

The SEC publishes an forms index on its website so you can check to see what on Earth the difference is between a form S-8 and S-8 POS:

http://www.sec.gov/info/edgar/forms/edgform.pdf

Further information guides are given on the Filings and Forms page of the SEC website:

http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml