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10-09-15 :
SEC Exempts Small Cos. From Internal Control Audits
On Sept. 15, 2010 the SEC issued a Final Rule exempting small companies from Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
09-11-04 :
Sarbanes-Oxley Exemption Passes Congressional Committee
On Nov. 4, 2009 the House Financial Services Committee voted to adopt an amendment that would exempt small companies from Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404b.
09-10-02 :
SEC Extends Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404b Deadline For Small Cos.
09-09-04 :
SOX Compliance by Small Public Companies
09-06-22 :
Loss Prevention Guidelines For Independent Directors
This booklet provides perspectives on the expanding roles and increasing importance of independent directors and guidance on good corporate governance and best practices.
09-01-23 :
Guidance For Small Public Cos. On Internal Control Audits Published By PCAOB
08-12-17 :
SEC Launches Survey of Section 404 Costs, Benefits
The SEC is seeking responses to an online survey of the costs and benefits of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 by year-end.
08-06-20 :
Small Cos. Get Delay From SEC On Sarbanes-0xley Section 404b Requirement
08-04-30 :
FEI 7th Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Survey: Audit Fees, Benefit Both Up
FEI announced results of its seventh Sarbanes-Oxley compliance survey, which found that section 404 compliance cost Corporate America less in year-four than each of the first three, but audit fees were up. Also, respondents cite better audits.
08-02-26 :
PCAOB Proposes Tightening of Engagement Quality Review
The PCAOB voted on Feb. 26, 2008 to release for public comment a proposed auditing standard to tighten the requirements for auditors to conduct an Engagement Quality Review (EQR) – commonly referred to as a concurring partner or second partner review – by requiring all registered audit firms to conduct EQRs for all engagements conducted under PCAOB standards.
08-02-01 :
Sarbanes-Oxley 404(b) Extension For Small Cos.; Cost-Benefit Study Launched By SEC
Earlier today, the SEC proposed a one-year extension of the Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404(b) requirement for an external audit of internal control, for smaller companies. The proposed extension was announced in conjunction with the launch of SEC's study of the cost-benefit of complying with Section 404 under new guidance issued by the SEC and PCAOB in 2007.
07-12-07 :
Sarbanes-Oxley Resource Page
07-08-28 :
Sarbanes-Oxley for Private Companies
07-07-01 :
Compliance: july 07
In the third year of compliance with Section 404, total average costs have dropped an additional 23 percent from year two, say respondents to an FEI survey. Financial Executives Research Foundation asks why and what more can be expected.
06-08-01 :
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance: An Investment Yielding High ROI
With added internal controls compliance from Sarbanes-Oxley now firmly ingrained in corporate processes, here are some insights on why it’s smart to shift from a “just let’s comply” mindset to one that is focused on reaping substantial benefits.
05-07-01 :
The Newest Sarbanes-Oxley Priority: Sustaining Compliance
Following year of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance, sustaining compliance has become a key priority. A KPMG partner discusses a process to build on what's already been invested.
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