Sarbanes Oxley: A Complete Guide to Ensuring Compliance and Managing Risk
Course Overview This comprehensive course provides a detailed understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and its requirements for ensuring compliance and managing risk. Participants will gain a thorough knowledge of the key provisions of the Act, its implementation, and the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning approach
- Practical and real-world applications
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible learning options, including mobile accessibility
- User-friendly interface and community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Overview of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- History and background of the Act
- Key provisions and requirements
- Implementation and compliance
Module 2: Corporate Governance and Compliance
- Corporate governance principles and best practices
- Board of directors and audit committee roles and responsibilities
- Internal controls and risk management
- Compliance with SOX requirements
Module 3: Financial Reporting and Disclosure
- Financial reporting requirements under SOX
- Disclosure controls and procedures
- Management's report on internal control over financial reporting
- Independent auditor's report on internal control over financial reporting
Module 4: Internal Controls and Risk Management
- Internal control framework and components
- Risk management principles and practices
- Identifying and assessing risks
- Designing and implementing internal controls
Module 5: IT Controls and Compliance
- IT controls and SOX compliance
- IT risk management and assessment
- Designing and implementing IT controls
- Testing and evaluating IT controls
Module 6: Audit Committee and Auditor Roles
- Audit committee roles and responsibilities
- Independent auditor roles and responsibilities
- Audit committee and auditor communication
- Audit committee and auditor oversight
Module 7: Compliance and Risk Management
- Compliance with SOX requirements
- Risk management principles and practices
- Identifying and assessing compliance risks
- Designing and implementing compliance controls
Module 8: Enforcement and Penalties
- SEC enforcement and penalties
- DOJ enforcement and penalties
- Civil and criminal penalties
- Reputation and financial consequences
Module 9: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
- Best practices for SOX compliance
- Lessons learned from SOX implementation
- Common pitfalls and challenges
- Success stories and case studies
Module 10: Conclusion and Final Assessment
- Course summary and review
- Final assessment and evaluation
- Certificate issuance and continuing education
Certificate Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its requirements for ensuring compliance and managing risk.,
- Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning approach
- Practical and real-world applications
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible learning options, including mobile accessibility
- User-friendly interface and community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features