ACC 574 Assignment 1 - SOX Regulations

Review the Student Guide to Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) located in Week 1 of the course shell, and other current activity or trends related to SOX compliance and implementation for publically traded companies.

Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:

1. Assess the sections of SOX, indicating the sections that you believe have the most impact on companies. Provide support for your rationale.
2. Assess the sections of SOX, indicating those sections that have the greatest impact on the external auditor. Provide support for your rationale.