Sarbanes-Oxley ResourcesA collection of articles and tools to help you understand and implement the law |

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 changed the way we conduct business in the United States for the better by providing clarity and direction for chief financial officers (CFOs) and their finance organizations. Below find articles, publications and tools from Deloitte & Touche LLP to help you understand the law's requirements and manage the transitions it mandates. You'll also find new resources available to help with the new guidance around section 404 reporting.
Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 for Non-Accelerated Filers: Applying a Top-Down, Risk-Based Approach
Smart companies complying with Sarbanes-Oxley for the first time want to learn from hundreds of accelerated filers on how to achieve efficient and effective compliance processes. Our latest white paper provides the practical advice needed to achieve efficiencies.
On Optimizing SOX Compliance: Leading Retailer Shows the Way
A leading retailer improved its compliance program by deploying a top-down, risk-based approach that reduced the total number of controls, improved testing and reduced project cost. Learn how.
SOX Optimization: Improving Compliance Efficiency and Effectiveness
With the release of new guidance around Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 compliance, this white paper addresses the dilemma of how to improve controls while simultaneously reducing unnecessary costs — without jeopardizing compliance.
Under Control
This white paper provides a straightforward discussion of the essential characteristics of sustainability, as well as plain-English guidance for deriving long-term value from internal control programs. The document clearly and simply explains key concepts, provides practical advice and analyzes critical shortcomings that many companies experienced in their first-year efforts.
Taking Control
Implementing a strong system of internal control to meet the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 requires plain-English, ground-level guidance. This publication allows readers to enhance their knowledge, jumpstart their efforts, benchmark their progress and troubleshoot their projects.
Compliance Challenges for Foreign Private Issuers
The experiences of Foreign Private Issuers (FPIs) are summarized in this paper, which also highlights key challenges that your company may face as part of your section 404 readiness activities.
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