After the Trade Is Made : Processing Securities Transactions
Written in 1993, before many of the computer advances of recent years, this is still the BEST description of the back office process.Understand how it is supposed to work, you understand the entire process, computers or not. A must read for the securities practitioner.

The Law of Securities Regulation - from West Publishing, an excellent introduction and overview of the securities laws. This is a "hornbook", books written for law students to introduce a new subject. Excellent reference material for layman, compliance officer or an attorney seeking an introduction to the subject. With full citations, attorneys can quickly locate the major cases on a particular topic and obtain additional information.

Securities Law Concepts and Insights - Expert authors define what a security is and examine the world of securities law. Text explains how securities are registered under the Securities Act and identifies exemptions from the requirements. Addresses resales, liability for violations, reporting, proxy regulation, and tender offers. Reviews Rule 10b-5 and short-swing trading. Also addresses international aspects of securities law.

Securities Regulation in a Nutshell (6th ED) - An excellent introduction and overview to the world of securities reguation. This book summarizes the essential background and current status of each major area, while keeping details and citations to a minimum. It includes references to the relevant statutes, SEC rules and releases, and other governmental materials, as well as to "leading cases." For the layman, compliance officer, or attorney seeking an overview and basic understanding of the law.

The "Back Office" - what they do and how they do it.

The Coopers & Lybrand SEC Manual This complete guide to the financial reporting and disclosure requirements and related rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) describes the requirements of the SEC both formal and informal that publicly traded companies frequently encounter. It gives accountants and financial officers the tools and information they need to avoid the potentially heavy penalties and sanctions that can result from noncompliance