SOX — Sarbanes-Oxley Act Compliance Reference

Quick-reference skill for Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements, internal controls, and audit compliance.

When to Use

• - Understanding SOX section requirements (302, 404, 906)
• Designing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Preparing for SOX compliance audits
• Implementing IT general controls (ITGCs)
• Evaluating material weakness vs significant deficiency

Commands

intro

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Overview of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act — history, purpose, and key provisions.

sections

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Key SOX sections: 302, 404, 409, 802, 906 and their requirements.

controls

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Internal controls framework — COSO components, control types, and design principles.

itgc

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IT General Controls — access management, change management, operations, and SDLC.

audit

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SOX audit process — planning, testing, reporting, and remediation.

penalties

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SOX penalties and enforcement — criminal and civil consequences for non-compliance.

examples

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Real-world SOX compliance scenarios and common findings.

checklist

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SOX compliance readiness checklist for organizations.

help

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version

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Configuration