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Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance: A Must-Know for Officers

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As financial markets continue to evolve, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements has become a top priority for companies. In this context, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) plays a crucial role in promoting transparency and accountability among corporate officers.

Understanding SOX Compliance

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was enacted in 2002 to address issues related to corporate governance and financial reporting. Under SOX compliance, public companies are required to provide accurate and reliable financial disclosures, ensuring investor confidence and reducing the risk of accounting fraud.

Benefits of SOX Certification

Obtaining a Sarbanes-Oxley Certified Professional certification demonstrates an individual’s expertise in SOX compliance, enhancing their career prospects and increasing their value to organizations. This certification is particularly beneficial for officers, auditors, consultants, and internal auditors seeking to stay ahead in the competitive job market.

Prerequisites of the Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Sarbanes-Oxley Certified Professional course. However, it is recommended that participants have a basic understanding of financial reporting and corporate governance principles.

Course Overview

This 3-day training program provides a comprehensive understanding of SOX compliance, covering essential topics such as electronic data gathering, analysis, and retrieval systems in finance auditing. Participants will learn about control deficiency, public disclosure requirements, types of internal controls (IC), risk treatment plans, and more.

Key Concepts Covered

  • Effects of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  • PCAOB auditing standards
  • Management’s responsibilities
  • Deficiency in design
  • Rulemaking process
  • Reliability of financial reporting
  • Financial and enterprise risk management

Course Benefits

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations’ (COSO) framework effectively
  • Manage financial and enterprise risk properly without issues

What’s Included

The course includes:

  • Sarbanes-Oxley Certified Professional examination
  • World-class training sessions from experienced instructors
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Certified Professional certificate
  • Digital delegate pack

Exam Information

The exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, with a total mark of 40. Participants must achieve a minimum score of 65% (26/40) to pass.

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