Sarbanes-Oxley: A Complete Review & Update Webinar
Overview
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act may be the most important legislation affecting public companies and their auditors since the SEC was created. An expert explains each section of the law and how it affects you now and in the future. We will thoroughly cover:
- The latest guidance from the SEC and PCAOB
- Specific steps your public company must take to meet the spirit and requirements of the Act
- Section 404 compliance— effective internal accounting controls
- The current state of SOX software options, including AI
Objective
To provide accountants serving public companies with a thorough understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the rules and regulations it oversees. You’ll understand what actions governing and regulatory bodies are taking to ensure compliance. You’ll analyze how these rules and regulations change what you need to do. And you’ll gain detailed knowledge about internal accounting control and certification requirements under Sections 302, 906 and 404.
Emphasis
- Background and overview of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- PCAOB: formation, roles and responsibilities
- PCAOB’s auditing standards
- New initiatives
- Auditor Independence
– Prohibited services
– Pre-approval of audit committee
– Mandatory reporting to audit committee
– Conflicts of interest
– Study of rotation of audit firms - Corporate responsibility
- Audit committee requirements
- Disclosure controls
- Enhanced financial disclosures
- Internal control over financial reporting
- SOX software
- AI and SOX
- What’s new in COSO
- Complying with Section 404
- SSAE 18 update
- Certifications and reports
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| Date | Time | Subscriptions | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 Code WA230KCPR03026 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT | Register | |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 Code WA230KCPR01126 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET | Register | |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 Code WA230KCPR03126 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT | Register | |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 Code WA230KCPR02026 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CT | Register | |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 Code WA230KCPR01226 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET | Register | |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 Code WA230LCPR03026 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT | Register | |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 Code WA230LCPR03126 | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM PT | Register | |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 Code WA230LCPR02026 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CT | Register | |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 Code WA230LCPR03226 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT | Register | |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 Code WA255LCPR03126 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT | Register | |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 Code WA230LCPR01026 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET | Register | |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 Code WA230LCPR01126 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET | Register | |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 Code WA230LCPR01226 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET | Register | |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 Code WA230LCPR02126 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CT | Register | |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 Code WA230ACPR03027 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT | Register | |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 Code WA230ACPR01027 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET | Register | |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 Code WA230ACPR01127 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET | Register | |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 Code WA230BCPR03027 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PT | Register | |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 Code WA230BCPR01027 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET | Register |
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