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Learn about Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) was enacted as a response to corporate accounting scandals that took place in the early 2000s. The aim of the Act is to strengthen the integrity of financial reporting and to increase the transparency of corporate governance, disclosures and internal controls. The SOX act established requirements for public companies and their auditors to ensure that the financial statements are accurate and reliable. The book covers the following: 1 Introduction Brief overview of the importance of financial regulations and the need for SOX compliance Historical context and background of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2 Understanding the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Detailed explanation of the key provisions and sections of the Act Explanation of the purpose and objectives of each section Discussion of the impact of the Act on businesses and the financial industry 3 SOX Compliance Framework Overview of the compliance framework established by SOX Explanation of the major components of the framework Discussion of the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders, such as management, auditors, and the board of directors 4 Internal Controls Understanding the concept of internal controls Importance of internal controls in achieving SOX compliance Detailed explanation of the key internal control requirements under SOX Best practices for designing and implementing effective internal controls 5 Financial Reporting and Disclosures Overview of the financial reporting requirements imposed by SOX Explanation of the requirements for accurate and timely financial disclosures Discussion of the role of management and auditors in ensuring compliance with reporting requirements 6 Audit Committee Oversight Importance of the audit committee in achieving effective SOX compliance Discussion of the responsibilities and com