Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Mastery: A Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Implementation
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its requirements for effective implementation. Upon completion, 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 upon completion
- Flexible learning options
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons for easy learning
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Sarbanes-Oxley
- Overview of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- History and background of the Act
- Key provisions and requirements
- Impact on organizations and stakeholders
Module 2: SOX Compliance Requirements
- Section 302: Corporate Responsibility for Financial Reports
- Section 404: Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
- Section 409: Real-Time Disclosure
- Section 802: Retention of Records
- Section 906: Corporate Responsibility for Financial Reports
Module 3: Risk Management and Internal Controls
- Risk management framework
- Identifying and assessing risks
- Designing and implementing internal controls
- Evaluating and monitoring internal controls
- Reporting on internal controls
Module 4: Financial Reporting and Disclosure
- Financial reporting requirements
- Disclosure requirements
- Management's discussion and analysis (MD&A)
- Financial statement analysis
- Disclosure controls and procedures
Module 5: Corporate Governance and Ethics
- Corporate governance principles
- Board of directors' responsibilities
- Audit committee responsibilities
- Code of ethics and conduct
- Whistleblower policies and procedures
Module 6: IT Controls and Security
- IT control framework
- IT risk management
- IT security policies and procedures
- Data backup and recovery
- Network security and access controls
Module 7: Audit and Compliance
- Audit committee responsibilities
- Internal audit function
- External audit requirements
- Compliance with laws and regulations
- Compliance training and awareness
Module 8: Implementation and Certification
- Implementation plan and timeline
- Resource allocation and budgeting
- Training and awareness programs
- Certification and attestation requirements
- Ongoing monitoring and maintenance
Certificate Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating their mastery of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and effective implementation.,
- 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 upon completion
- Flexible learning options
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons for easy learning
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features