Sarbanes-Oxley

15 December 2008
London

An introduction to the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) legislation.

Who will benefit?

• Anyone who needs to understand the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and its impact
• CEOs and CFOs with SOX certification responsibilities
• Internal auditors and accountants undertaking s404 assessments
• External auditors advising clients on SOX compliance

What you will gain

• A comprehensive understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• An update on latest developments
• An appreciation of the benefits of streamlined implementation

Course outline

This course provides a full explanation of the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and how it impacts an organisation.

Programme

• An overview of the sections of the Act
• 2007 changes to streamline implementation
  SEC Rule
  PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 5
• The certification and reporting requirements of s302, s404 and s906
• Criminal sanctions
• Global reach of the US Department of Justice and the PCAOB
• SOX on audit committees and independent directors
• s404 on internal financial control assessment, reporting and audit
  Management duties and approach
  Internal audit involvement
  Understanding ‘significant deficiencies’ and ‘material weaknesses’
  External auditor involvement and approach
  Control frameworks to use
  UK Combined Code and Turnbull implications

Trainer

Professor Andrew D Chambers BA, FCCA, CEng, FCA, FIIA, FBCS, CITP, FRSA

This course is held by ACCA and endorsed by ACT

For more information contact: mmcdonnell@treasurers.org