Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): Section 404 mandates
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): Section 404 mandates that all publicly traded companies must establish internal controls and procedures for financial reporting and must document, test, and maintain those controls and procedures to ensure their effectiveness. This assignment will enable you to assess the compliance requirements of Section 404 and prepare a checklist to ensure Section 404 compliance.
Assignment Requirements
This assignment builds upon the role-play conducted in the roles section of this lesson. In this assignment, you play the role of an internal auditor. You’ve been given the task of creating a specific checklist to insure compliance with Section 404.
You need to review the requirements of Section 404 and create a list identifying compliance requirements. The checklist should include information about reporting requirements, audits, IT security, and any other topics relevant to Section 404 compliance. The checklist should include information on internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) controls as well as any known difficulties in complying with Section 404.