accounting act of 2002
The Fast Close: Achieving Quick Wins and Big Wins
White Paper What followed was a period of more methodical approaches to preparing numbers in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and statutory requirements, as many companies became reluctant to close their books quickly for fear... [17 Jul 2008]
Sarbanes-Oxley, iQuate & You: An Introduction to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
White Paper The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 mandates a comprehensive accounting framework for all public companies doing business in the U.S. Under the act, organizations are required to disclose all pertinent financial performance information publicly, in a... [03 Jul 2008]
Impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 on Public Companies
White Paper The Act is in response to the recent events regarding accounting issues at large public companies and the ensuing calls for action to prevent repetition of these abuses. On July 30, 2002, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the "Act") became law. [03 Jul 2008]
Fulfilling Sarbanes-Oxley Requirements Gets Help From XBRL Solutions
White Paper Most observers would agree that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOA) is the single most important piece of legislation affecting corporate governance, financial disclosure, and the practice of public accounting since the US securities laws of the early... [03 Jul 2008]
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: A Regulatory Perspective
White Paper In response to the accounting scandals at Enron, WorldCom, and others, the United States Congress enacted the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act in July 2002. The intent of the Act is to: restore public trust in the securities market, improve corporate... [03 Jul 2008]
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Issues
White Paper Compliance issues have always plagued financial businesses, but the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOA) of 2002 increased the level of concern companies face concerning accounting and reporting regulations. The law, which applies to all firms that issue... [19 Jun 2008]
Compliance: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
White Paper Congress in 2002 in the wake of serious accounting scandals perpetrated by major U.S.corporations. It affects the accounting, financial reporting, and tracking of sales activities for large and small public companies alike, and also for privately... [15 May 2008]
Disclosure After Sarbanes-Oxley
White Paper In the wake of the recent reports of accounting irregularities at public companies and in an effort to restore investor confidence, Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which was signed by President George W. [10 Apr 2008]
The Early Impact of Sarbanes-Oxley Act on Finance and Accounting Outsourcing
White Paper Prompted by several major corporate accounting scandals, American lawmakers passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which imposed new rules regarding a company's financial integrity and its public disclosure of auditing practices. [10 Apr 2008]
Federal Agencies - Will Sarbanes-Oxley Fit?
White Paper In effect, the federal government is inching toward applying the same type of reporting requirements to federal agencies that are now required of publicly traded companies under section 404 of the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor... [10 Apr 2008]
Sarbanes-Oxley, iQuate & You: An Introduction to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
White Paper The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 mandates a comprehensive accounting framework for all public companies doing business in the U.S. This short paper has been written to provide IT staff with an introduction to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. [29 Oct 2007]
Maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance With Identity Auditing and Automated Controls
White Paper The Public Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002 (the Sarbanes-Oxley Act or SOX) has profoundly affected IT governance and operations. Both large and small organizations are struggling to put the processes and infrastructure in... [01 Aug 2007]
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Section 404 - Practical Guidance for Management
White Paper This paper is designed to assist management in its efforts to satisfy its responsibilities established by the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002. Because interpreting this guidance is proving to be an evolutionary... [31 Jul 2007]
Key Elements of Antifraud Programs and Controls
White Paper Securities and Exchange Commission, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and national securities exchanges and associations. This white paper provides general or summary information about aspects of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and current... [05 Jul 2007]
Stock Plan Administration in the Age of Sarbanes-Oxley: Compliance Considerations for Administrators
White Paper The "Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act" - more familiarly known as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - is the broadest set of regulations for public companies since the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. [04 Jul 2007]
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