An introduction to the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) legislation.
WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT?
• comprehensive knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its impact
• update on the latest developments
• understanding of the benefits of streamlined implementation.
KEY FEATURES
• overview of the sections of the Act
• 2007 changes designed to streamline implementation
- SEC Rule
- PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 5
• the certification/reporting requirements of s302, s404 and s906
• criminal sanctions
• global reach of the US Department of Justice and the PCAOB
• SOX on audit committees and independent directors
• s404 on internal financial control assessment, reporting and audit
- management duties and approach
- internal audit involvement
- understanding ‘significant deficiencies’ and ‘material weaknesses’
- external auditor involvement and approach
- control frameworks to use
- UK Combined Code and Turnbull implications.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone who needs to understand the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and its impact, CEOs and CFOs with SOX certification responsibilities, internal auditors and accountants undertaking s404 assessments and external auditors advising clients on SOX compliance.
LECTURER
Professor Andrew D Chambers BA FCCA CEng FCA FIIA FBCS CITP FRSA, Management Audit LLP
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