Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Describes the parts of SOX legislation that are applicable to the organization's business.

Identifies the types of penalties that can be imposed on the organization for failure to comply.

Explains the potential business risks if SOX-related processes are not adopted.

Locates resources that can help managers understand the SOX requirements.

Differentiates among the various sections of SOX from a business perspective.

Participates on a project team tasked with reviewing existing internal controls.

Recommends changes to internal controls to meet SOX requirements.

Assists in developing internal control reports to be provided to external auditors.

Tests and evaluates internal controls versus SOX requirements.

Directs implementation of changes to internal controls in light of SOX requirements.

Demonstrates internal controls and proves that they are fully SOX-compliant.

Manages outside consultants brought in to evaluate and enhance internal controls.

Coordinates and facilitates the work of external auditors in evaluating internal controls.

Evaluates and enhances required documentation.

Implements action plans for testing and evaluating entity-level controls.

Coaches senior management about how and why to ensure SOX compliance.

Maintains awareness of emerging issues and best practices related to SOX.

Evaluates design and implementation of SOX-specific automated compliance tools.

Designs tools for monitoring controls at entity, process, application and transaction levels.

Develops communication programs to help employees understand their role in SOX compliance.

Speaks at industry-level conferences on the implications of SOX to the industry as a whole.